On May 25, 2026, Thales announced that it signed a contract with Greece’s General Directorate of Defense Armaments and Investments for the modernization of the Hydra-class frigates. Thales press release The General Directorate of Defense Armaments and Investments (GDAEE) signed a contract with Thales for the start of the modernization of the integrated operations system ...
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TKMS and Skaramangas Shipyards have entered into a comprehensive and exclusive agreement to jointly execute the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) program for the four HDW Class 214 submarines of the Hellenic Navy. TKMS press release By working directly with TKMS as Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the Hellenic Navy ensures full system compatibility, seamless integration of upgraded ...
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Naval Group is proposing its Blacksword Barracuda design to the Hellenic Navy for a four-submarine program intended to replace Greece’s aging Type 209 submarine fleet, following a request for information (RFI) issued in late 2025. Naval Group has proposed its latest Blacksword Barracuda submarine design to the Hellenic Navy as part of the service’s next-generation ...
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Greece has placed an order for RAM Block 2A missiles to equip its fast attack missile craft, with a second batch of RAM Block 2B missiles expected in the near future for integration on the FDI HN frigates. The General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence announced ...
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Two Hellenic Navy Machitis-class patrol vessels were spotted for the first time with Rafael SPIKE NLOS launchers fitted aft. During a recent exercise conducted by the Hellenic Navy, two patrol vessels, Machitis (P-266) and Nikiforos (P-267) were observed equipped with Rafael SPIKE NLOS launchers at their aft sections. Naval News had previously reported on this ...
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After a drone struck RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus, Greece has elected to deploy naval vessels and F-16s to the Republic of Cyprus in order to help defend their close ally. On the evening of Mar. 1, 2026, reports emerged of an emergency situation at RAF Akrotiri, situated within UK sovereign territory on the southern coast […]
Greece to deploy frigates, including its first FDI HN frigate Kimon, F-16 fighter jets and other assets to bolster Cyprus’ defense amid Iran escalation. The newly commissioned frigate will provide air defense cover with its SEAFIRE radar and ASTER missiles. Greece moved swiftly to assist Cyprus, which has come under attack from hostile Iranian drones. ...
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Today, the Hellenic Navy signed a contract to acquire four Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS for its Kimon-class (FDI HN) frigates. The first system, each system with two S-100 air vehicles, will be deployed on HS Kimon in spring 2026, alongside a land-based system for training, with initial crews completing training by the same period. Schiebel ...
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