US EditionGreece to Purchase a Fourth French-Made Frigate for Its Navy
Greece's defense plan includes over €25 billion in spending through 2036, enhancing naval strength with advanced frigates amid ongoing disputes with Turkey, officials said.
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Greece to purchase a fourth French-made frigate for its navy
Greece has already ordered 24 Rafale fighter jets and three Belharra-class defense and intervention frigates (FDI) from France for a total of more than €5.5 billion. It plans to spend €25 billion on defense through 2036.
Greece to buy fourth Belharra frigate from France
ATHENS - Greece's security council, KYSEA, approved on Wednesday the purchase of a fourth Belharra frigate from France to modernise its armed forces and as it tries to keep pace with historic rival Turkey, two government sources told Reuters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
On 17 September, the Greek government approved the purchase of a new defense and intervention frigate built by Naval Group, which is part of a strategic partnership with Athens.
Greece's Security Council (KYSEA) decided on Wednesday to purchase a fourth Belharra frigate from France, as part of the army's modernization program and to maintain its strategic balance against its historical rival, Turkey, Reuters and AFP report, according to Agerpres.
Greece is continuing to overhaul its army with a new command from Naval Group. A fourth Belharra frigate will complete an arsenal already reinforced by Rafale and Exocet missiles.
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