The Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait form a vital maritime artery carrying 12% of global trade and 30% of global container traffic. Houthi maritime missile strikes since November 19, 2023, have created the most severe supply chain disruption since the Suez Canal crisis.
1. Maritime Coalition & Naval Force Posture
| Force Element | Deployed Warships & Hardware | Mission Doctrine |
|---|---|---|
| CTF-153 / Operation Prosperity Guardian | USS Laboon, HMS Diamond, FS Languedoc | Bab el-Mandeb & Gulf of Aden Convoy Security |
| Turkish Naval Forces Patrols | TCG Kınalıada Corvette, TCG Gökova Frigate | Protection of Turkish-Flagged & Allied Shipping |
| Houthi Maritime Forces | Toophan ASBM, Quds Cruise Missile, USV Speedboats | Maritime Blockade & Missile Strike Missions |
