The two Italian warships are scheduled for transfer in 2028 and 2029, with Athens eyeing a 10-ship core for the Hellenic Navy

The FREMM warships will join Greece's plan for a 10-ship core fleet, with upgrades expected to strengthen their air defense and anti-submarine capabilities

The Bergamini-class warships are expected to join the Hellenic Navy in the first half of 2028 and 2029, with the agreement also providing for ongoing support and Greek shipyard involvement

The newly acquired frigate’s presence comes as Greece readies marks the Aug. 15 religious holiday, which carries a strong national significance

The Greek side is apparently seeking to counter Turkey’s quantitative military buildup through frigates, UA systems and advanced defense technology

Skaramangas Shipyards will modernize the Hellenic Navy's MEKO frigates, integrating advanced electronic systems to boost fleet capabilities.

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