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Greece agreed in 2021 to get three new Belharra frigates for 3.0 billion euros ($3.34 billion), with an option for one more, as it aims to replace old units that have operated for more than 30 ...
The third Hellenic Navy frigate would be built from the outset in the "Standard-2" configuration. [15] As of January 2023, 23 contracts had been signed with Greek companies participating in the frigates' construction, with 10 more during the same year.
Variant of the Dutch Kortenaer-class frigates. Elli and Limnos built specifically for the Hellenic Navy. Eight further Kortenaer-class frigates bought second-hand from the Netherlands. Bouboulina decommissioned in 2013. France: Class: Kimon (F 601) Φ/Γ Κίμων: Commissioned in September 2023.
The United States embraced the agreement between Athens and Paris with a Department of State spokesperson saying "[the US] strongly supports Greece's role in creating stability in the region." [10] Just weeks later, on 14 October, the United States and Greece expanded and indefinitely extended their existing bilateral defensive agreement. [14]
Greece said on Thursday it would send a naval frigate to the Red Sea to protect shipping after attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group. On Wednesday, the Greek Shipping Ministry advised ...
The Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention (English: Defence and Intervention Frigate) or FDI, [5] formerly denominated Frégate de Taille Intermédiaire (English: Medium-Size Frigate) or FTI, is a programme launched in 2015 to produce a new class of first-rank French frigates to complement the Aquitaine-class.
The plan includes €150 billion in loans to help member states buy air defenses, artillery, missiles, “ammunition drones,” and anti-drone systems as well as address other needs like ...
Greece: 7.62×51mm NATO: Made under license by Hellenic Defence Systems. [14] M110 SASS United States: 7.62×51mm NATO [12] Kefefs Greece: 7.62×51mm NATO: Kefefs is a Greek-made bolt-action sniper rifle designed by Hellenic Arms Industry in 1986. Used by special forces. [28] Sako TRG Finland.308 Winchester [12] Steyr SSG 08 Austria.338 Lapua ...