The frigate Bouboulina served as the target for SPIKE missile acceptance firings north of Crete before being sunk by a submarine torpedo
The four countries concluded a joint naval and air drill in the Eastern Mediterranean amid renewed tensions over the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement and competing claims over regional waters.
Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, France and Italy took part in MEDUSA 15/2026 exercise, which featured joint amphibious, airborne, naval and anti-submarine operations off Crete and the Myrtoan Sea in the western Aegean
Special forces and air units from Greece and France carried out coordinated exercises and demonstrations across key military sites, highlighting deepening defense cooperation and strategic alignment between the two countries
Joint exercises involving Japan, the U.S., Australia and the Philippines saw a live missile strike during the Balikatan drills, underscoring growing military cooperation amid regional tensions
A major NATO-led air exercise has begun at Araxos Air Base, bringing together international air forces for advanced training, public viewing events, and a multi-phase operational program running through May 2026.
Greek tanks and armored carriers have videotaped in the French of Champagne during the ‘Orion 2026’ military exercise, while Ankara is boasting significant involvement in the ‘Flintlock 2026’ exercise in Libya
The Defense Ministry said a formal investigation is now underway to establish the circumstances of the incident.
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Medusa 14's primary objective is to enhance joint training and deepen interoperability and cooperation among the participating nations.
The two-week national drill on Crete tested air-defense units through live-fire exercises, coordinated scenarios and joint operations across all branches of Greece’s armed forces
During this year’s exercises, personnel and equipment were deployed by the armed forces of Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, North Macedonia, Romania, Switzerland, the United States and host country Greece
The exercise involved mine neutralization teams, divers, autonomous mine detection and disposal vehicles, medical staff, and support personnel from Belgium, Estonia, the United States, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Poland and host Greece
Greece completes its large-scale national joint exercise, testing coordination, crisis management, and interoperability across the armed forces and civil defense agencies
As part of the 'Parmenion 25' exercise, civil defense sirens will sound across Greece on Wednesday. Authorities stress the alerts are purely a test with no cause for concern.
Greece carried out a mid-scale military exercise simulating the recapture of an islet, showcasing readiness amid renewed tensions over Turkish exploration announcements
Ostensibly, the purpose of the large-scale military exercise is to demonstrate Greece’s deterrent capabilities as tensions with Turkey rise.
One of the largest U.S. Army exercises in Europe, Immediate Response 25, will be held from May 26 to June 9, involving around 12,000 troops from eight countries.