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Netherlands to Send Frigate to Mediterranean to Support France

The Dutch government announced it will send a frigate to the Mediterranean at France's request. The decision is to protect allies, including Cyprus, and secure maritime navigation amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The frigate will provide air defense and support for the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.

Netherlands to Send Frigate to Mediterranean to Support France

The Dutch government announced on Monday that it will send a frigate to the Mediterranean Sea at France's request to help protect Cyprus and other allies and to secure maritime navigation, which is threatened by the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Last week, the Netherlands said France had asked it to provide a frigate for air defense and command to support the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which French President Emmanuel Macron said would be sent to the Mediterranean.

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