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Spanish Frigate Deployed to Cyprus as Part of European Support Mission, Says Minister

Published March 6, 2026, 12:15
Spanish Frigate Deployed to Cyprus as Part of European Support Mission, Says Minister

The Spanish frigate 'Cristóbal Colón' has been deployed to Cyprus as part of a European support mission, according to the Spanish Minister of the Presidency. The frigate was redirected from a mission in the Baltic Sea and is participating in a broader protection and anti-aircraft defense mission alongside French and Greek ships. The decision to deploy the frigate has sparked reactions in Spain, with the opposition demanding a parliamentary vote. Cyprus has not activated the EU's mutual defense clause.