EU's Kallas says Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the Aspides naval mission in the Red Sea needs more than 10 warships, while diplomats report six currently operating. She noted the Houthis have made rapid advances along the Red Sea coast and that the situation is more grave than when the mission was established. Kallas has asked EU member states to increase their contributions.
Why it matters: This matters for maritime security because the EU's Aspides mission lacks sufficient naval and air assets to address heightened Houthi threats in the Red Sea.