Denmark is deploying the frigate Esbern Snare to join the naval forces protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
Denmark will send the frigate Esbern Snare
of the Royal Danish Navy to support the multinational
naval forces protecting merchant shipping in the southern
part of the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen. This was reported by the Danish Ministry of Defense, UNN reports.
We are concerned about the serious situation in the Red Sea
situation in the Red Sea, where unprovoked attacks on civilian shipping continue.
shipping. For Danish and international shipping, as well as for the development of the
The ability to navigate safely in the area is crucial for Danish and international shipping, as well as for the development of the region.
Denmark already contributes to maritime security in the area, and
the government wants to increase its contribution by deploying a Danish frigate. In the new year, we will
will submit a proposal to the Danish Parliament for a resolution on this
on this matter
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Denmark is currently contributing three staff officers to the CMF.
officers, including one staff officer to participate in Operation Prosperity
Guardian (OPG).
In January, the government submits a resolution to the Danish parliament proposing to
to provide the OPG with a frigate, which could be deployed from the end of January.