What a week it’s been for 🇫🇷 frigate Languedoc in NW Indian Ocean!
Thwarting a Houthi attack by downing two drones, protecting a 🇳🇴 tanker under attack with 🇺🇸, before being brought under 🇪🇺 flag with #OperationAtalanta
But why are 🇫🇷&🇪🇺 in the area, and what are they doing?
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Il boarding team di #naveDeLaPenne si esercita alla condotta di inserzioni con la tecnica del fast rope
Le forze di #EUNAVFOR #OperationAtalanta si addestrano ogni giorno per mantenere alto il livello di efficacia e prontezza
#MarinaMilitare
#ForzeArmate 🇮🇹 #UnaForzaperilPaese
#OperationATALANTA celebrates #EuropeDay with all the components of this Operation committed to maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
📷 from the Operation Headquarters in Rota.
EUSecurityDefence European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺
#EUDiplomacy
Il boarding team di #naveDeLaPenne si esercita con la tecnica del fast rope. Ci addestriamo ogni giorno per mantenere alto il livello di efficacia e prontezza.
#MarinaMilitare #NoiSiamolaMarina #OperationAtalanta
#OperationAtalanta team is always ready.
In the 📹, the boarding team from EUNAVFOR ATALANTA’s flagship ITS #MARTINENGO while patrolling the Area of Operations to ensure security in the flow of navigation.
@EUSecurity_Defence Marina Militare
#MaritimeSecurityProvider
Delegation from EUNAVFOR ATALANTA visited #Somali a this week. #EU is a committed partner in maritime security securing the seas and freedom of navigation.
Discussions were held with #Somali counterparts on advancing our strong relations🇪🇺🇸🇴 #MaritimeSecurity #OperationAtalanta
Vamos al lío.. Base Naval de #Rota
EUNAVFOR ATALANTA #NavalForce #OperationAtalanta
Armada ⚓️🇪🇸
#ReservistaVoluntario
#MaritimeSecurityProvider
#OperationAtalanta 🇪🇺
#IndianOcean November 2023
DDGH #ITSDuranddelaPenne D560
Marina Militare 🇮🇹
FFGH #SPSNavarra F85
Armada 🇪🇦
EUNAVFOR ATALANTA 🇪🇺
Tomorrow I will hand over command of #OperationAtalanta to VADM Villanueva, to whom I wish every success. Also, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the support & appreciation received from all the personnel who have dedicated their services to the success of EUNAVFOR ATALANTA.
El #DATOrión 🇪🇸recibe a su avión D-4 ✈️ del @Ala46 del Ejército del Aire y del Espacio. El 50 contingente comienza así su misión de vigilancia aérea contra la piratería en EUNAVFOR ATALANTA #OperationAtalanta . #MOPS
Summary of a study by NATO think tank Joint Air Power Competence Center: Long endurance UAV are the best option for maritime surveillance and counter-piracy missions. Analyzed scenario: Horn of Africa piracy. Any feedback? Drones de guerra NATO JAPCC #OperationAtalanta
And also, I warmly welcome RADM Eric Dousson as the new 🇪🇺 EUNAVFOR ATALANTA DCOM. His extensive experience and outstanding professional skills will contribute to improving the achievements of #OperationAtalanta . Welcome on board!
Chairman of the EU Military Committee Marine nationale European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 EUSecurityDefence
#OperationATALANTA warship, ESPS #CANARIAS , and South Korean ship ROKS #DAEJOYEONG from Combined Task Force 151 Combined Maritime Forces meet at sea.
The commanders of both units shared impressions on board the Spanish frigate to strengthen ties and collaboration in the Area of Operations.
Sabia que um militar da Marinha Portuguesa comanda, atualmente, a força naval da Operação Atalanta, que pertence à União Europeia?
O atual comando teve início no dia 3 de dezembro e irá terminar a 10 de fevereiro.
EUNAVFOR ATALANTA #OperationAtalanta
Great opportunity to meet in person with 🇨🇵 🇩🇯Forces Françaises stationnées à Djibouti COMFOR MG Boite, appreciating the tireless efforts & commitment to #OperationAtalanta . Also introduced the current FCDR Commodore Martins de Brito, #EUNAVFOR Force Commander for the coming months. European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 Marinha
