Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos· NI

Confirmed

Greece has frigates deployed in the Red Sea

Omissions

• The Greek frigates are deployed as part of the EU-led Operation ASPIDES (Greek for 'shield'), not an independent Greek operation
• Operation ASPIDES began in February 2024 following Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea
• The deployment includes multiple rotations of Greek MEKO 200HN frigates (Hydra, Spetsai)
• Sources found are from 2024, but the operation extension through February 2027 was confirmed by more recent sources

Sources

• PrimaryEUR-Lex - EU maritime security operation ASPIDESDecision (CFSP) 2024/583 establishes EU military operation ASPIDES to protect shipping in the Red Sea, extended through February 2027
• SecondaryNaval News - Greek frigate 'Hydra' enters Red SeaGreek frigate Hydra (F-452), a MEKO 200HN frigate, arrived in the Red Sea in March 2024 to join EU Operation ASPIDES
• SecondaryArmy Recognition - Hellenic Navy MEKO frigates modernizationFrigate Spetsai prepared for three-month deployment in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden following Hydra deployment
• SecondarygCaptain - Greece Sends Frigate to Join EU Naval Operation in Red SeaEU member states agreed to extend EUNAVFOR ASPIDES through February 28, 2027, maintaining Greek warship presence in the Red Sea