Greek Navy

Italian Treachery: The Sinking of the Greek Cruiser Elli on August 15, 1940

It was August 15, 1940 when the Italian submarine 'Delfino' torpedoed and sank the Greek light cruiser 'Elli' at Tinos' port during the World War II. World War II had been raging for almost a year in Europe, with Greece...

The Patron Saints Protecting Greece’s Armed Forces

Each Greek armed force has its own patron saint, indicating that the creation of the modern Greek State is deeply rooted in the Orthodox Church. The 1821 Greek War of Independence began with the blessings and proclamation of Germanos III...

The Greek Area 51: The Top-Secret American Base in Greece

The mystery of the works of the American naval base in Nea Makri, Greece, which was shut down in 1990, has people who investigate unexplainable phenomena speak of a Greek Area 51. Adding to the intrigue, an ancient Egyptian...

Greece Welcomes “Kimon,” the First “Belharra” Class Frigate

The Hellenic Navy ship Kimon, the first FDI HN "Belharra" class frigate—out of a total of four that will join the navy of Greece in the coming years—sailed into the Saronic Gulf on Thursday, bound for the Salamis naval...

Kimon Frigate: A New Dawn for Greece’s Navy

A new chapter in Greece's naval power has officially begun in the historic shipyards of Lorient, France, as the Kimon, the Hellenic Navy's inaugural FDI HN (Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention Hellenic Navy) frigate, embarked on its maiden sea...

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...

Greece’s Defense Revamp: 137 Bases to Close, New Focus on Drones

Greece announced on Thursday a major revamp of its defense forces and the deployment of drone systems (UAVs) in all military bases in the country. Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias presenting the new structure of the Armed Forces at...

France Launches Second Frigate for the Greek Navy

France's Naval Group launched the second Greek frigate, Nearchos, from its shipyard in Lorient on Thursday. This follows the successful launch of the first frigate, Kimon, exactly one year ago, marking the progress in Greece's acquisition of three defense and...

Greek Shipyard Delivers Blocks for Five French FDI Frigates

Greece's Salamis shipyards recently delivered five pre-equipped blocks for the construction of French FDI frigates, cementing the military and defense cooperation between Greece and France, as was made public on Tuesday. The blocks were built entirely in Greece at the...

Greek Frigate Protects Ship From Drone Attack in Red Sea

The frigate Psara of the Greek Navy, which has been participating in the European Union's Operation Aspides in the Red Sea for months now, successfully defended a merchant vessel from an incoming drone attack launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels...