German Navy Frigate Accidentally Targets and Nearly Shoots Down US Drone in Red Sea

A German navy frigate fired two missiles at a US MQ-9 drone during a multinational naval protection mission in the Red Sea, but both missed. The drone was flying without a transponder turned on, making it unidentifiable as friendly to coalition forces. US military officials are working with the European Union to investigate the incident and ensure safe airspace coordination. The German vessel, part of the EU's Operation Aspides, is joining allied warships to protect marine traffic from drone and missile attacks by the Yemen-based Houthi militia.