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Dutch Frigate Deploys to Mediterranean Despite Gun Malfunction

Published March 13, 2026, 12:09
Dutch Frigate Deploys to Mediterranean Despite Gun Malfunction

The Dutch frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen has begun its mission in the Mediterranean, despite a malfunction in its main gun. The frigate's captain assured that it has sufficient alternative weapon systems and that the malfunction does not affect the mission, which includes protecting the French fleet, Cyprus and allied countries. The frigate has advanced radar and sensors to monitor airspace and advanced weapon systems to intercept threats. The mission is purely defensive and is expected to last until early April.