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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...

World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, Arrives in Greece

The World's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), arrived in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece for a scheduled port visit

France and Greece Launch ‘Kimon’ Frigate for the Hellenic Navy

The launching ceremony of the first frigate for Greece named "Kimon" took place in the Naval Group shipyard of Lorient, France on Wednesday. The ceremonial launching took place in the presence of Sébastien Lecornu, French minister of the Armed Forces...

Turkey to Install Underwater Surveillance Systems in the Aegean Sea

Turkey plans on installing underwater microphones to locate Greek submarines in the waters of the Aegean Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean. The surveillance devices could be dropped into the sea by UAVs The pro-government Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported that Turkey...

28 Lighthouses Across Greece Open to the Public On Sunday

.A total 28 lighthouses across Greece will be open to the public on Sunday, August 21, in celebration of International Lighthouse Weekend.

Greece and France Ink Frigates Deal

Greece and France signed on Thursday the deal for the procurement by the Hellenic Navy of three Belharra frigates, with an option for a fourth. The signing ceremony was held onboard the "Battleship Georgios Averof", permanently docked as a museum...

President Sakallaropoulou Inspects Navy as Greece Mulls Proposals for Frigates

President of the Greece inspected navy fleet vessels in the Saronic Gulf on Friday, as Athens considers the purchase of four new frigates.

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.

Greece to Receive First Anti-Submarine Sonar From United States

Greece will receive anti-submarine sonars that will be deployed on helicopters provided by the United States.

Five NATO Allies Battle It Out to Sell Frigates to Greece

Greece is a battleground for competing NATO allies who have rushed to sell new frigates and capitalize on the country's defense program