Security & Defense

#32026D0778Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/778 of 30 March 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/583 on EUNAVFOR ASPIDES

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🇬🇧 English

This Council Decision extends the mandate of the EU naval operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES until 28 February 2027. Originally established in 2024 to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the operation previously had a non-executive mandate focused on maritime situational awareness. The amendment adds new tasks within the operation’s existing means and capabilities: collecting and sharing information on suspicious activities related to critical submarine infrastructures, training Djiboutian maritime forces, and cooperating with the Yemeni Coast Guard. These new activities must be linked with other EU initiatives including CRIMARIO, EU assistance for the Yemeni Coast Guard, and European Peace Facility support for Djibouti Armed Forces.

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Key Changes

  • Extends EUNAVFOR ASPIDES mandate from 28 February 2026 until 28 February 2027
  • Adds collection and sharing of information on suspicious activities related to critical submarine infrastructures
  • Authorizes training of Djiboutian maritime forces within means and capabilities

+ 2 more changes with Pro

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Extend the mandate of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES until 28 February 2027

EU Council, EUNAVFOR ASPIDES command
operational
high

Collect and share information on suspicious activities related to critical submarine infrastructures within existing means and capabilities

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
operational
medium

Provide training to Djiboutian maritime forces within existing means and capabilities

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
operational
medium

Establish and maintain cooperation with the Yemeni Coast Guard

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
operational
medium

Link submarine infrastructure information-sharing activities with the CRIMARIO initiative

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
operational

Affected Parties

EU naval forces participating in EUNAVFOR ASPIDESDjiboutian maritime forces+3 more…

Tags

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES,Red Sea,maritime security