The Italian Navy's warship Andrea Doria has successfully completed a vital maritime security mission, ensuring the protected passage of several commercial vessels through high-risk zones as part of the European Union’s Operation Aspides.

According to military sources and EU officials, the guided-missile destroyer conducted intensive escort operations across designated areas in the Red Sea and surrounding maritime corridors, regions increasingly threatened by irregular hostile activities. 

The Andrea Doria provided a “reliable and layered defensive posture,” leveraging advanced surveillance systems and naval coordination to shield civilian ships from potential threats.

Operation Aspides, launched by the European Union as a response to growing instability in global shipping lanes, particularly amid regional tensions in the Middle East, aims to protect merchant vessels and uphold freedom of navigation. Italy’s contribution, led by Andrea Doria, was lauded for its tactical precision and seamless interoperability with other EU maritime assets.

Commanding officers emphasized that the operation not only safeguarded commercial interests but also reinforced international maritime law and Europe's commitment to collective security in volatile regions.

The successful completion of the mission marks a strategic milestone for EU naval diplomacy, while showcasing Italy’s leadership in multinational defense cooperation.