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Riigikogu decision "Extending the deadline for the use of the Defense Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Estonian state in the European Union's international military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides"

avaldatud riigiteatajasEstonia· Riigikogu· ET

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8 September 2025

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The bill allows Estonia to contribute up to three defense personnel to the EU maritime security operation EUNAVFOR Aspides in 2026, which was created in response to the Red Sea crisis and whose purpose is to ensure freedom of navigation. The operation began operations on February 19, 2024, and its mandate will last at least until February 28, 2026, with an extension if necessary. The area of ​​operations includes Bab el Mandeb and the Straits of Hormuz, the Red and Arabian Seas and Aden, Oman and international waters of the Persian Gulf. Aspides activities focus on achieving maritime presence and situational awareness and ensuring safe navigation in the region. 21 EU member states are participating in the operation, Greece is the lead country. In 2025, Estonia has contributed one defense soldier to the position of assistant commander of the operational forces headquarters, and in 2026 the contribution will be increased to three defense soldiers.

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