German Warship Mistakenly Fires at U.S. Drone in Red Sea

The Hessen frigate targeted a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone by accident during an EU mission, highlighting the need for better coordination among allies.

A German warship, the Hessen, mistakenly targeted a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone in the Red Sea but missed due to technical failures of the missiles.
The incident occurred near the coast of Yemen, where the Hessen was deployed as part of an EU operation to protect international shipping from Houthi attacks.
U.S. Central Command is coordinating with the EU and Operation Aspides to ensure safe airspace deconfliction, following the incident.
The Hessen successfully shot down two Houthi drones on the same day, marking Germany as the fourth nation to confirm engagements with the Houthis.
The friendly-fire incident highlights the need for improved coordination between allies involved in various missions in the region around Yemen.