Reuters cites a document outlining a proposal for the ASPIDES operation to assume primary responsibility for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, if approved by all EU member states
The controlled sinking of the Folegandros off Chania marks a key milestone in the Apokoronas underwater tourism project, which combines artificial reefs, shipwreck dives and marine habitat creation
As Greece moves closer to purchasing two Bergamini-class frigates, it is considering modifications to ensure seamless operations with French frigates
A top government defense council has approved the acquisition of Italian-built Bergamini frigates as part of a wider naval modernization plan, alongside upgrades to existing vessels and new defense equipment procurement
Under the agreement, the shipyards will undertake the full scope of work required for the modernization program of the Hellenic Navy’s MEKO-class frigates.
Its first operational deployment took place near Cyprus following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, amid reported drone threats targeting British sovereign bases on the island.
In early March, the frigates 'Kimon' and 'Psara' arrived on the island as part of a broader response to rising regional tensions.
A school group from a coastal suburb of Athens remains stuck on the remote island of Gavdos due to strong winds, with authorities considering a naval vessel for evacuation if ferry services cannot resume
The “SALAMIS-01/26” exercise brought together naval and air assets from Greece and Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, coordinated from Larnaca as part of a bilateral agreement to strengthen regional search and rescue capabilities.
The Belharra-type frigate which, together with the frigate “Psara”, sailed from Greece to strengthen Cyprus’s air defense umbrella, in a highly symbolic and substantive act of providing military support
The air-defense system arrived on the Greek island amid Middle East tensions, following reported Iranian drone attacks near a British base in Cyprus.
The most modern and lethal warship in the Hellenic Navy is named for the ancient Athenian general who expanded the celebrated Greek city-state's maritime dominance in the eastern Mediterranean against the Persian empire
The combined presence of the frigates and fighter jets marks what observers call a new phase in Cyprus’ defensive posture.
Greece’s newest and most advanced warship has completed its first month under Hellenic Navy command and is now undergoing a six-month operational evaluation, as officials consider a request for a ceremonial visit to Rhodes in 2026
The governor of the South Aegean has formally requested the docking of the Hellenic Navy’s new FDI frigate “Kimon” in Rhodes to mark the 78th anniversary of the Dodecanese’s union with Greece, highlighting national pride and local security
The development comes after last month’s celebrated arrival in Greece of the first Kimon-class frigate, the “Kimon” at the Salamina naval station.
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 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.
The new flagship of the Hellenic Navy set sail from the port city of Lorient, on France's Atlantic coast, and is expected to arrive on Thursday at the Salamina anchorage