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10.04.2024 / 18:42

Greece’s F-35 deal moves forward

The letter of acceptance (LOA) regarding Greece’s request for the supply of F-35 fighter jets has been in the General Directorate of Defense Equipment and Investments since Wednesday morning.

05.04.2024 / 10:28

Military ties with India deepening

The visit next week of General Dimitris Houpis, chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff, to India will be another step in strengthening bilateral relations between Athens and New Delhi. 

03.04.2024 / 09:00

Black Hawk helicopter purchase gets green light

The House Arms Committee approved the procurement of 35 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters on Tuesday, which means that the Government Council for National Security (KYSEA) can authorize the General Directorate for Defense Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) to sign the US letter of acceptance (LOA) in order to start the implementation of the program. 

09.03.2024 / 15:40

Albanian defense ministry denies NATO base opening snub

Albania’s defense ministry said on Saturday that Defence Minister Nikos Dendias declined an invitation to the opening of a refurbished NATO air base in Kucova earlier in March, rejecting a press report that the Greek official had been snubbed.

04.03.2024 / 16:49

Greek frigate ‘Hydra’ joins Aspides Operation in the Red sea

The Greek frigate “Hydra” is set to join the European naval mission “Operation Aspides” on Friday, following its transit through the Suez Canal on Sunday, with the aim of enhancing defense against Houthi threats in the Red Sea.

17.02.2024 / 17:09

Greece, Cyprus, France block Bayraktar financing

Greece, Cyprus and France reportedly blocked the financing for the supply of Turkish-made Bayraktar drones and artillery shells for Ukraine, which were to be purchased with European funds.

07.02.2024 / 00:25

Air Force looking to sell 18 Mirage fighters

The Hellenic Air Force General Staff is looking for a buyer willing to take 18 of its 4th generation Dassault Mirage 2000EGM/BGM multi-role fighters, which served until 2022.

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