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Italy to Deploy Frigate to Cyprus Amid Regional Tensions

Published March 6, 2026, 17:08
Italy to Deploy Frigate to Cyprus Amid Regional Tensions

Italy will deploy the frigate Federico Martinengo to Cyprus to contribute to the defense of the country amid the regional crisis. This decision is part of a coordinated effort between Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. The frigate carries at least 160 naval personnel. The Martinengo recently completed its mission in the Red Sea, participating in the European Union's EUNAVFOR Aspides mission, where it protected commercial vessels from Houthi attacks.