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In addition to 16 air-defense missile launch cells, the Louise-Marie is equipped with an Oto Melara 76mm cannon, a Goalkeeper close-in weapon system as well as machine guns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Belgium is at least the third European nation to suffer embarrassing technical mishaps related to the international mission to protect shipping lanes in the Red Sea, where Houthi rebels have been targeting marine traffic with missiles and drones. Danish frigate Iver Huitfeldt suffered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/global\/europe\/2024\/04\/04\/denmark-fires-chief-of-defense-runs-into-more-naval-issues\/\">several malfunctions<\/a> that prompted a hasty return home, while Germany\u2019s Hessen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/global\/europe\/2024\/02\/29\/allies-probe-accidental-targeting-of-us-drone-by-german-navy-frigate\/\">mistakenly fired two interceptors<\/a> at a U.S. MQ-9 drone, with both missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Louise-Marie, one of Belgium\u2019s two frigates, remains in the Mediterranean for now, and passage through the Suez Canal, initially scheduled for April 12, has been postponed, the Defense Ministry said in an emailed statement. The ship left the Belgian Navy base of Zeebrugge <a href=\"https:\/\/beldefnews.mil.be\/fregat-louise-marie-vertrekt-richting-midden-oosten\/\">on March 10<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe on-board commander and the general staff have decided to extend the frigate\u2019s training period as a result of previous training and technical tests that for now are not achieving the full intended results,\u201d the ministry said. \u201cThe identified deficiencies are currently being analyzed, and necessary adjustments will be made with a view of continuing the mission to the operational theater.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Louise-Marie plans to participate in the European-led Aspides and Agenor missions, and for now will continue preparatory training. The frigate was built in the Netherlands between 1985 and 1989 to serve in the Dutch Navy, and was sold to Belgium in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe safety and preparation of our personnel is essential,\u201d the ministry said. \u201cThere will be no compromises on that front.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Denmark fired its chief of defense after he reportedly failed to disclose critical weapon and mission-system issues aboard the Iver Huitfeldt for a significant period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, U.S., British and French frigates have successfully destroyed dozens of drones and anti-ship ballistic missiles in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as the Iran-backed Houthis have attacked shipping in response to Israel\u2019s war in Gaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Houthis have nevertheless managed to damage several vessels in recent months, sinking the U.K.-owned bulk carrier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centcom.mil\/MEDIA\/PRESS-RELEASES\/Press-Release-View\/Article\/3693370\/sinking-of-motor-vessel-rubymar-risks-environmental-damage\/\">Rubymar on March 2<\/a> after striking the ship with an anti-ship ballistic missile on Feb. 18. 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