Hellenic Navy
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
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
Greek News
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...
Greek News
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...
Culture
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.
Greek News
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...
Greek News
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.
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.
Greece
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.
Greece
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