Defense Minister Dendias will also hold discussions with U.S. Under Secretary of the Army for Defense Policy, Elbridge A. Colby.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias described Turkey’s demands for “coordination” in areas east of the 25th meridian as unacceptable.
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
The goal of the Ministry of National Defense is for the monument, as the President of the Republic has also stated, to be shielded from current political affairs
Speaking during a television appearance, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias added that '...if the Turkish side wishes, within the framework of international law, to find a solution to the problem, we can certainly find a solution to the problem'
Irate response by Turkish CHP party deputy chairman, who invokes 'international law'
The Greek and Israeli defense ministers met in Athens to expand cooperation on drones, cybersecurity and defense innovation, reinforcing a strategic partnership as Katz begins a four-day official visit to Greece
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 draft legislation envisions a series of changes and reforms for the armed forces' structure, including significant changes in the conscription regime
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias says targeted changes will address concerns from non-commissioned officers while keeping the core overhaul intact as the bill heads to a decisive vote in Parliament
Nikos Dendias emphasizes the armed forces’ role in national security, outlines the “Agenda 2030” modernization plan, and details extensive support measures for military personnel and their families
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized that Greece does not threaten its neighbors but will firmly defend its sovereignty, responding to Turkish claims over military exercises and airspace tensions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean
During his tour of the 316th technical unit, Dendias was greeted with traditional Christmas carols, while he had the opportunity to tour the facility’s premises, talk and exchange greetings with servicemen and women
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.
“Greece is not Luxembourg,” Dendias said, stressing that the country does not operate in a neutral geopolitical environment.
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
Under Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Greece’s National Security Council approved key defense procurement programs and discussed the implementation of the SAFE plan, aligning with the 2025–2036 long-term defense armament strategy
Sources from the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence said Greece is “obliged to maintain its deterrent capability”.
The article frames the military presence on Eastern Aegean islands as a violation of international agreements and part of a chain of disputes that Turkey argues directly affect its rights and interests.