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Italian Frigate Martinengo in Cyprus Region

Published March 11, 2026, 17:16
Italian Frigate Martinengo in Cyprus Region

The Italian frigate “Federico Martinengo” has arrived in the Cyprus region to bolster the island’s defense, following recent events in Iran. The ship, with a crew of at least 160, is participating in an operation in coordination with Spain, France, and the Netherlands. Simultaneously, the French aircraft carrier “Charles De Gaulle” is also in the area. The “Martinengo” frigate recently completed a mission in the Red Sea, participating in the European Union’s EUNAVFOR Aspides operation to protect commercial shipping from Houthi attacks.