The supply of a fourth frigate Belharra, The Greek Defense Industry will have been announced by 25% of Lorian, France, the Defense Minister Nikos Dendias. Contracts will be signed within 2025.
[#Navgreek] ⚓🇬🇷 Today, The Launching Ceremony of #Fdi HS Formion Took Place in Our Shipyard in Lorient.
The Ceremonial Launching of This Third FDI Intended for the @Navygrwas Held in the Presnce of Nikolaos Dendias, Minister of National Defense of the Hellenic Republic. pic.twitter.com/oiwhvqb2mg– Naval Group (@navalgroup) JUNE 4, 2025
The Minister of National Defense visited Lorian’s yards for the 3rd Greek frigate, the ” Forms ”. Now all Greek Belharra frigates are in the water and will soon be delivered to the Navy.
In French shipyards are the three Greek FDI Belharra. The F-601 ” Kimon ”, F-602 ” Nearchos ” and F-603 ” Forms ”.
On the deck of the frigate ” Kimon ”, Nikos Dendias encountered the crew of the first Greek frigate Belharra.
Nikos Dendias was guided to the FDI ” Kimon ” by the commander of the ship, who welcomed him to the frigate helicopter in the presence of the first crew members.
“I was very pleased to be informed that the first vessels went well, there are no problems. Kimon will come and strengthen the fleet,” Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said.
“The Navy It is today at the forefront The defense of our independence and Europe in the Eastern Mediterranean, ”the minister noted.
” We are in the completion of negotiations for acquiring of ‘Themistocles’. Implements the participation of the Greek Defense Industry with 25% in the program ” announced for the fourth Belharra.
Greece will acquire four powerful frigates with network-centric capabilities that can exchange information on targets and threats with F-16 Viper, Rafale and F-35s and will be part of Achilles’ shield.
The crews of the ” Nearchos ” and ” ” and ” ” crews are expected to arrive in France next time.
Source: Skai
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