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  • German Aircraft essential for EUNAVFOR

    The German MPRA detachment was able to quickly take on tasking by the EU Naval Force with experienced pilots who knew the area of operation. German Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance […]

  • ESPS Rayo Supports Training

    The Spanish Oceanic Patrol Vessel ESPS Rayo has taken advantage of her second port visit in Djibouti to conduct training on 20 and 21 March. The EU Naval Force Ship […]

  • Royal Grace Safely to Salalah

    After MV Royal Grace was released by pirates ESPS Rayo ensured that the chemical tanker and her crew stayed safe as the vessel sailed north. EU Naval Force Warship ESPS […]

  • MV Royal Grace released

    EU Naval Force flagship ESPS Méndez Núnez provided much-needed assistance to the crew of chemical tanker MV Royal Grace after the vessel was unexpectedly released. EU Naval Force Flagship ESPS […]

  • Role Of Operation Atalanta Reinforced

    Force Commander Rear Admiral Pedro García de Paredes has held meetings with other EU leaders to demonstrate the commitment of EU NAVFOR to work together with other missions towards improving […]

  • FS Courbet Escorts World Food Programme

    French warship FS Courbet, operating as part of Operation Atalanta, escorted a World Food Programme (WFP) ship carrying food and aid for the Somali people. EU Naval Force French Warship […]

  • ESPS Rayo Welcomed To Operation Atalanta

    After navigating the Suez Canal and the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, ESPS Rayo joined EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia – Operation Atalanta on Tuesday 26 February. EU Naval Force Welcomes Spanish […]

  • Commitment to Work Together

    Both the EU Naval Force and NATO understand that we need to maintain the pressure on pirates operating off the coast of Somalia. There is no room for complacency. EU […]

  • EU Naval Force Welcomes French Frigate

    After navigating the Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb strait, French frigate FS Courbet has joined EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia – Operation Atalanta. EU Naval Force Welcomes French Frigate FS […]

  • Swedish MPRA Complete Contribution

    The Swedish Coast Guard MPRA aircraft left the Seychelles on 15 February 2013 after a productive four month deployment to the Seychelles for EU NAVFOR. Swedish Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance […]