Security & Defense

#32026D0514Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2026/514 on the appointment of Rear Admiral Milos ARGENTON as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES

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🇬🇧 English

The Political and Security Committee formally appointed Rear Admiral Milos ARGENTON of Italy as the new EU Force Commander for the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES maritime security operation in the Red Sea. This replaces Commodore Grigorios NOUSIAS whose term ends on 14 March 2026. The appointment was proposed by Italian military authorities on 3 February 2026, supported by the EU Operation Commander on 4 February and the EU Military Committee on 6 February 2026. ARGENTON, who is to be promoted to Rear Admiral, will assume command from 14 March 2026.

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Key Changes

  • Appointment of Rear Admiral Milos ARGENTON as EU Force Commander effective 14 March 2026
  • Replaces Commodore Grigorios NOUSIAS whose term ends 14 March 2026
  • Appointment proposed by Italian authorities on 3 February 2026

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Obligations

What this law requires

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The Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2026/514 enters into force on 3 March 2026 and applies from 14 March 2026

EU institutions and member states
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Rear Admiral Milos ARGENTON must assume command as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES on 14 March 2026

Rear Admiral Milos ARGENTON
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Italian Military authorities must ensure Rear Admiral Milos ARGENTON is promoted to Rear Admiral rank upon his appointment as EU Force Commander

Italian Military authorities
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Commodore Grigorios NOUSIAS must cease command as EU Force Commander on 14 March 2026

Commodore Grigorios NOUSIAS
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Affected Parties

EU military command structureItalian Navy personnel+2 more…

Tags

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES,Red Sea,EU Force Commander