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Encryption systems, MEKO modernization, and Bergamini frigates – What is changing in Greece’s defense programs
At the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense (KYSEA), officials finalized the modernization of the MEKO frigates, the procurement of Italian Bergamini-class frigates, and the acquisition of 17+17 Link 22 and LLC-7M systems for decrypting enemy information
Sweden has chosen the Belharra frigates for its navy and will purchase four from France
The new FDI frigates will become the main pillar of Sweden’s maritime and anti-aircraft defense. This is the country’s largest military investment since the 1980s
The visit of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Emmanuel Macron to the frigate HS Kimon in Piraeus (video)
Also participating in the visit are the Defense Ministers of Greece and France, the Deputy Foreign Ministers of both countries, as well as the country’s military leadership. Immediately afterward, the agreements for the new Greece–France defense cooperation will be signed
Greece close to acquiring Bergamini frigates, Turkey seeks air defense
The Hellenic Navy is one step away from acquiring two Italian Bergamini frigates, at a time when Erdogan is searching for a reliable anti-ballistic defense system following issues highlighted by the war in Iran
The contract for the 4th FDI frigate have been signed – On 18 December the flag will be raised on HS Kimon
The Directorate General for Defence Equipment and Investment (DGDAE) announced today the completion of the signature process for the "Themistoclean" contract for the "Defence Equipment and Investment
Hellenic Navy: After the frigates, four new submarines are coming – Construction in Greece included due to SAFE
The Hellenic Navy General Staff (HNGS) is currently receiving proposals from shipbuilding companies in Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, and two from South Korea. Building the submarines on Greek soil would give the interested parties access to the European defense funding program
