Hellenic Navy

Frigate "Spetses" Returns to Salamis Naval Station After Completing EU Operation "Aspides"

The Hellenic Navy frigate *Spetses* has returned to Salamis Naval Station after completing its mission in the EU's operation "Aspides"…

24 December 2024

Saint Nicholas: Protecting the Hellenic Navy Through the Ages

Saint Nicholas is honored as the patron saint of the Hellenic Navy, which forms a crucial part of the Hellenic…

6 December 2024

Greece to Boast Strongest Armed Forces in its History by 2030, Says Defence Minister Dendias

Greece aims to build the strongest Armed Forces in its history by 2030, ensuring unparalleled security for its citizens, according…

7 November 2024

Greece Assumes Naval Command of EU’s Red Sea Mission, Operation ASPIDES

Greece has assumed naval command of the EU’s Operation ASPIDES, a joint EU-NATO mission in the Red Sea aimed at…

4 November 2024

Greek Defence Minister Dendias to Attend Adriatic and Ionian Initiative Meeting in Venice

Greek National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias attended a key meeting in Venice on Monday with defense ministers from the Adriatic…

7 October 2024

Greece, India discuss enhancing bilateral military cooperation

Indian Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met with Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff General…

29 September 2024

Indian Admiral Tripathi begins 4-day official visit to Greece

Indian Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) began a four-day official visit to Greece on September…

27 September 2024

Greek Frigate Completes EUNAVFOR Deployment

The Hellenic Navy frigate "Psarra" returned to its home base in Salamina, Greece, on Sunday after successfully completing its mission…

22 September 2024

Greece to Negotiate Fourth Belharra Frigate as Naval Defense Initiatives Expand

Greece will commence negotiations for a fourth Belharra-type frigate, expanding its naval capabilities alongside the launch of the 'Nearchos.' National…

20 September 2024

Greece to Launch Second FDI HN Frigate "Nearchos"

The Hellenic Navy is launching its second FDI HN frigate, the Nearchos, today at the Naval Group shipyards in Lorient,…

19 September 2024

Greece Extends Naval Drills to Combat Russian Oil Transfers

Greece's navy has extended its naval drills by two months to curb Russian oil transfers along its coastline. Originally scheduled…

16 September 2024

Greek lighthouses attract record numbers of visitors in one day

Nearly 18,000 adults and children paid a visit to 18 Greek lighthouses  that were opened to the public on World…

21 August 2024

PSARA Thwarts Drone Attack on Merchant Ship

The Greek frigate "PSARA" successfully defended a merchant vessel from a drone attack in the Gulf of Aden early Sunday…

7 July 2024

North Macedonia's NATO Membership and European Defense Strategy: Insights from Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis

During an interview with the national broadcaster ERT on board the frigate 'Kimon' at the Naval Group shipyards in Lorient,…

7 June 2024

Greece Eyes Arms Buildup Amid 'Existential Threat' from Neighboring Country

Greece is preparing for an "existential threat" from a neighboring country that questions its sovereignty and international treaties, Defense Minister…

22 May 2024

Greek Navy Blocks Russian Oil Transfers

Several oil tankers engaged in transferring Russian petroleum off the southern coast of Greece were compelled to depart once again…

21 May 2024

National Defence Minister Visits Hellenic Navy Frigate "Hydra" in the Red Sea

National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias visited the Hellenic Navy frigate "Hydra" on Monday. The frigate was sailing in the Red…

11 March 2024

The Greeks of Lebanon and their unknown contribution to the Navy

Greece participates with a frigate in the UN's UNIFIL operation in Lebanon, which aims to block the sea routes for…

5 March 2024

13 Allied Heroes, Including Greek Commander Panagiotopoulos, Added to Normandy Memorial Wall

100 days before the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 13 names will be added to the Normandy Memorial Wall to commemorate…

27 February 2024

Naval Group Marks Major Milestone with Greece's Kimon-class Frigate Launch

French shipbuilder Naval Group has achieved the technical launch of the inaugural Kimon-class (FDI HN) frigate, marking a significant moment…

29 September 2023

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