The newly built frigate Nearchos, the second FDI frigate of the Hellenic Navy, has begun its maiden voyage under the Greek flag, heading for the naval base in Brest, France, where it will receive its full weapons fit before arriving in Greece.
The Brest base is a key stop in Greece’s frigate programme, as the missile systems are loaded there. The frigate Kimon followed the same route before arriving at Salamis Naval Base.
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According to reports, Nearchos is expected to remain at the French port until the middle of next week, before setting sail for the Saronic Gulf.
The frigate Nearchos has a displacement of 4,500 tonnes, is approximately 122 metres long and has a maximum speed of 27 knots. It has a crew of 120 and incorporates advanced digital technologies.
These include the integrated PSIM (Panoramic Sensor Intelligence Module) sensor mast, which brings together almost all the warship’s sensor systems, the advanced CAPTAS-4 anti-submarine warfare sonar and the full digital Sea Fire radar.
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