French Navy Helicopter Intercepts Houthi Drone in Red Sea

The operation marks the first drone interception by a helicopter in the French Navy, enhancing maritime security.

A French Navy helicopter shot down a Houthi drone in the Red Sea to protect commercial vessels.
The drone was detected by a French frigate and engaged by the helicopter with a machine gun.
The operation was part of the EU's mission in the Red Sea, Aspides, aimed at protecting maritime trade routes.
This marks the first instance of a drone interception by a helicopter in the French Navy.
Aspides was launched in February to counter drone and missile attacks in the region, in response to the Houthis' retaliation against Israel's war on Gaza.