The Netherlands will send a frigate to the Red Sea to participate in international efforts to protect ships against air attacks by the Houthi militia from Yemen. The Dutch government announced the deployment in The Hague on Friday. The naval vessel is due to arrive and be ready for duty at the end of March. “Protecting free passage in the Red Sea is incredibly important for the Netherlands and the rest of the world,” said Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren. The frigate is equipped with air defence systems against drone attacks. The minister said the ship will be used exclusively for defence purp…