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Italian Frigate Martinengo to Arrive in Cyprus Within 48 Hours

Published March 7, 2026, 09:20
Italian Frigate Martinengo to Arrive in Cyprus Within 48 Hours

The Italian frigate Federico Martinengo is expected to arrive in Cyprus within the next 48 hours, as confirmed by a diplomatic source to KYPE. The frigate is already southwest of Crete and carries at least 160 naval personnel. The frigate's mission is part of a coordinated effort between Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands. Its purpose is to strengthen security in the region and protect merchant ships. The Federico Martinengo is a Carlo Bergamini-class frigate and has participated in the European Union's EUNAVFOR Aspides mission in the Red Sea, which aims to protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks. The arrival of the Italian frigate in Cyprus is an indication of increasing international cooperation to address security challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Red Sea.