Athens is considering the autonomous underwater systems to boost surveillance and anti-submarine capabilities in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean while reducing risks to naval crews

Greek and French defense ministers met aboard the new frigate Kimon in Salamis, reaffirming their strategic partnership, accelerating plans to renew their 2021 defense agreement and deepening cooperation in naval power, defense industry and European security

Greek Defense Minister Dendias meets French counterpart on board the Belharra frigate“Kimon” to discuss expanded naval cooperation, new frigates, and a five-year upgraded defense pact

In his latest Sunday briefing, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined the limits of government support for farmers ahead of renewed talks, while also pointing to developments in defense, employment and labor policy

The arrival of the first Belharra-class frigate “Kimon” strengthens Greece’s naval defense, marking a historic moment alongside the iconic Averof and trireme Olympias

The Hellenic Navy is set to formally receive its first Belharra-class frigate with a ceremonial arrival near Athens, marking a symbolic milestone for Greece’s naval modernization.

Greece celebrates the commissioning of its first FDI HN Belharra frigate, “Kimon,” with a ceremony highlighting naval strength, Franco-Greek defense cooperation, and the strategic role of modernized Hellenic Navy capabilities.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias will attend the naming and flag-raising ceremony of Greece’s first Belharra-class frigate in Lorient, marking a key step in Greek-French defense cooperation

Besides deputies from the ruling New Democracy (ND) party, MPs from the socialist-social democrat PASOK party, the main opposition, as well as lesser opposition parties SYRIZA, Elliniki Lysi and Niki voted in favor

Athens is expanding its naval fleet with a deal for 2+2 Italian FREMM Bergamini-class frigates, complementing French-built Belharra vessels and upgraded MEKOs, in a major modernization plan to strengthen its presence in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean

In a weekly post on FB Kyriakos Mitsotakis also referred to a decision by his government to purchase a fourth state-of-the-art frigate from Naval Group

The fourth frigate will reportedly be named “Themistoklis” and will be capable of deploying ballistic missiles, DM Nikos Dendias has said

The third FDI HN frigate, named 'Phormion,' is being built by Naval Group for the Hellenic Navy.

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is expected to arrive at the Naval Group shipyards on the Brittany coast on Wednesday

Weekend edition of Athens daily 'Ta Nea' points to upgraded weapons system package for Kimon-class French-made Belharra frigate