German authorities are investigating the possibility of sending the Hessian frigate to the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from attacks by the Ansar Allah (Houthi) group. The newspaper reports this by citing sources in the German army. Picture.
According to the publication, Hessen could leave port in January 2024 and head for the Red Sea. The frigate is equipped with modern air defense systems that will effectively protect the ships from Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The ship’s crew consists of 245 people.
At the same time, German officials have not yet publicly confirmed the possible shipment of the frigate, but announced that the government is studying various options.
The Houthis have been actively attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea for the past few weeks. In this context, the French shipping company CMA CGM, which transports goods by water, temporarily suspended Ship traffic through the Suez Canal.
United States of America intend Deploy a multinational force to the Red Sea to protect shipping.
Previously recognizedIt is stated that the Pentagon is evaluating the possibility of hitting the Houthis’ military targets.