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04/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/03/2026 03:35

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES: LUIGI RIZZO Close Protection

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EUNAVFOR ASPIDES: LUIGI RIZZO Close Protection

Merchant vessels transiting the Red Sea completed their journey safely under the protection of Italian Frigate LUIGI RIZZO.

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES is a purely defensive operation committed to keeping sea lanes safe and supporting regional stability.

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