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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

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