Overview

• The Meteoro-class BAM Furor (P-46) is moored in Cartagena preparing to sail on orders to join the Global Sumud Flotilla.
• Officials describe its role as self-defense, rescue and medical support, not a mission intended for confrontation.
• The flotilla is sailing near Crete after earlier delays and reports of sabotage and suspected drone strikes at prior ports.
• Italy has already sent the frigate Virginio Fasan, a larger and more heavily armed ship, to provide a similar precautionary escort.
• Both deployments are presented as deterrent measures and are not expected to enter combat or accompany the convoy to its final destination.