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Israel Versus Iran: Geopolitical Implications for Greece
The increasingly tense standoff between Iran and Israel, which now threatens to escalate into open conflict, poses several distinct challenges for Greece.
Given Greece's geostrategically important position at the maritime crossroads between Asia, Africa, and Europe, any wider conflagration in...
Greece
Greek Submarine ‘Delfin’ Was the First in History to Launch a Torpedo Attack
The Delfin ("Dolphin") was a Greek submarine in service with the Hellenic Navy during the Balkan Wars (1912-13) and the First World War (1914-18).
As well as representing a notable part of Greek maritime history, being the second submarine ever...
Greek News
Greek Navy Personnel Hand in Resignations Over Red Sea Mission
Nearly twenty Greek Navy employees handed in resignations ahead of a mission to the Red Sea after finding out about the duration of the trip and their wages.
Greek military news site militaire.gr published an article earlier today on Friday,...
Greek News
Greece Handed Control of NATO Naval Force
Greece has been handed command over a permanent NATO anti-mine naval force for the first time in the latest rotation between participating states.
Command duties of the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Maritime Group Two (SNMCMG2) passed to Greek Captain Fotis...
Greek News
Greece Secures Deal for 35 Black Hawk Helicopters
Greece recently completed a major defense agreement with the United States, securing the purchase of 35 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
This transaction with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, was brokered by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and is...
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Naval Group Launches Greek Frigate Kimon
French manufacturer Naval Group has moved forward with the "technical launching" of the Greek frigate Belharra, "Kimon," at the Lorient shipyard in northwest France. The Greek frigate's test launch occurred on September 28.
The three FDI frigates will bear the...
Greece
August 15, 1940: Italians Torpedo Greek Cruiser Elli as a Precursor to War
It was August 15, 1940 when the Italian submarine 'Delfino' torpedoed and sank the Greek light cruiser 'Elli' at Tinos' port during the Word War II.
World War II had been raging for almost a year in Europe, with Greece...
Europe
Greece Takes Part in NATO Exercise “Breeze 2021” in Black Sea
NATO ships from a host of nations, including Greece, are taking part in an exercise called "Breeze 2021" in the Black Sea.
Greek News
US Joins Four Other Allies, Competing for Frigate Sale to Greece
The US presented to Greece on Tuesday its proposal for the procurement of four modern frigates for the Hellenic Navy.
Greek News
Greek Navy to Acquire Four New Frigates from United States
According to a report from Seapower Magazine on May 18, the Greek Navy is under discussions with the US on the acquisition of four frigates.