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Greek Flag to be raised aboard second FDI Belharra frigate, HS Nearchos – Nikos Dendias travels to France for ceremony
Nikos Dendias is traveling to Lorient, France, for the ceremony marking the raising of the Greek flag aboard the frigate HS Nearchos. He will meet with Catherine Vautrin to discuss defence cooperation, followed by joint statements to the press

‘Achilles’ Shield’ to be presented at Thessaloniki Oxi Day military parade today for the first time
Advanced anti-drone systems, autonomous naval vehicles and next-generation weapons take centre stage at Greece’s 28 October parade, showcasing the transformation of the country’s Armed Forces under the Agenda 2030 modernisation programme
Dendias: Cyberattack on critical infrastructure is a matter of national security
Speaking at the Cyber Greece 2026 conference, Greece’s Minister of National Defence addressed modern hybrid threats

Greek Navy unveils ‘Pyrpolitis’ kamikaze sea drone alongside nine other unmanned vessels
Developed in just six months under strict secrecy, the Greek-built vessel draws on expertise from MIT, can exceed 40 knots and marks a major step towards a new generation of autonomous naval warfare

Who are the Florida National Guard troops heading to Mount Olympus?
The new partnership with Greece’s armed forces will involve joint training and multinational military exercises, as Athens and Washington deepen defence ties following Marco Rubio’s visit – A $4 billion military equipment package is also on the agenda

Greece unveils ‘Pyrpolitis’ kamikaze drone boat designed to attack enemy warships with explosives
Developed entirely by the Hellenic Navy, the unmanned vessel can carry out surveillance, reconnaissance and one-way attack missions, with mass production the ultimate goal

Greece and US vow closer cooperation as Prime Minister hosts Secretary of State at Maximos Mansion
The Greek PM and US Secretary of State reaffirmed the historical, high level of Greek-American relations, meeting at Maximos Mansion and pledging deeper cooperation on defence, energy and technology

Turkish provocation: They say they will block Greece-Cyprus cable works
Ankara objected to US, French and British contingents and new Cypriot weapons systems at the Nicosia parade marking 66 years of independence, as Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias attended wreath-laying ceremonies alongside President Nikos Christodoulides

