HS Kimon, which arrived in Greece in January 2026, will be equipped with the Camcopter S-100 in spring 2026. An additional system will be operated from land for training purposes and to enhance operator proficiency, with the training of the initial Greek crews scheduled for completion in spring 2026.
The remaining S-100 systems will be ship-based and deployed from HS Nearchos and HS Formion. HS Nearchos is scheduled for late 2026, while HS Formion is expected to arrive by early 2027.
The French Naval Group-built frigates are pre-fitted for Camcopter S-100 integration. This enables rapid installation and operational introduction once the systems are delivered.
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Equipped with a Wescam MX-10 EO/IR camera gimbal and an Overwatch Imaging PT-8 Oceanwatch, the S-100 systems will enhance frigate fleet operations across a wide range of missions. These include maritime security, search and rescue operations, environmental monitoring, control of the country’s exclusive economic zone and anti-submarine warfare.
Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group, said: “We are extremely proud that the Camcopter S-100 is the UAS of choice for the Hellenic Navy. With its proven maritime performance, endurance and payload capacity, the S-100 will provide commanders with extended situational awareness, further enhancing the operational capabilities of the Hellenic Navy’s surface forces”.
