He also announced that he discussed with his Cypriot counterpart the expansion of the Evangelos Florakis naval base in Mari, so that it can accommodate modern frigates such as the Belharra.
Joint design and co-production in Greek shipyards (according to latest information up to 7) new generation US frigates of the “Constellation” classin the context of strengthening the Fleet and for the benefit of the Greek shipbuilding industry, Greece is studying, as announced today by the Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendiasin his statements after his meeting with the Cypriot counterpart of Vasilios Palmas.
As he said, on January 16, the GEN received a special letter from the competent American agency to accept the Greek interest and with the existence of an agreement, which will also be in line with the needs of the Navy, Greece can participate in the planning, from the beginning.
On the LCS frigates – which will be given as part of the free concession of a range of assets from the US – he said that we are looking at them as an interim solution.
He also announced that he discussed with his Cypriot counterpart the expansion of the Evangelos Florakis naval base in Mari, so that it can accommodate modern frigates such as the Belharra.
Referring to the supply of F-35 aircraft, Mr. Dendias announced that the letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) for their sale to Greece has been sent by the competent American agency.
At the same time, he clarified that we are in the initial stage of drawing up the draft agreement and therefore it is too early to say anything in the public debate about costs.
It is a complex process and a complex negotiation, he said.
He also assured that when the calculations are done from the Greek side, there will be a serious and responsible update.
“I think the government will prove that it can handle such cases with absolute transparency“, he added.
Finally, in the coming days, the legislation to strengthen innovation in the Armed Forces, the introduction of advanced systems of new technology, autonomous unmanned air, sea and underwater vehicles will be put into public debate.
Mr. Dendias extended an invitation to Cyprus to participate in military innovation.
The actions in question will contribute the most to the homeland, to stability in the region and to European security, he concluded.
Source: Skai
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