Greece and Turkey join European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
Greece and Turkey have officially joined the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), increasing the total number of participating countries to 21.
Sikorsky completes flight tests of three Hellenic Navy MH-60R helicopters
Sikorsky has completed testing of the integrated mission systems and sensors aboard three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters purchased by the Hellenic Navy.
Greece declares interest in Constellation-class frigates
Defence Minister of Greece Nikos Dendias announced at a press conference the country's interest in participating in the construction program of the latest American Constellation-class frigates for the Hellenic Navy.
Washington approves USD 8.6 billion sale of F-35 fighters to Greece
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of up to 40 Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft and related equipment to Greece.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Thales cooperate in frigate modernization programme
Thales and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have now joined forces to form a consortium for the planned MEKO 200HN frigates modernization program.
Greece set to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the US
The US State Department has approved the sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Greece, a deal valued at approximately USD 1.95 billion.
World’s largest aircraft carrier arrives in Greece
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and embarked staff from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 arrived in Souda Bay, Crete.
Embraer signed a Follow On Support Agreement with Hellenic Air Force
Embraer will provide integrated logistical support services through the Follow On Support Agreement contract signed recently for the Hellenic Air Force fleet of one ERJ-135LR and four ERJ-145 AEW&C aircraft.
Marine Alutech to deliver Watercat 2000 patrol boats to the Hellenic Coast Guard
Finnish company Marine Alutech has won an order to supply five Watercat 2000 patrol boats to the Hellenic Coast Guard.
Naval Group launches first FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy
On October 4, the launching ceremony of the first Hellenic ship (HS) Kimon took place in the Naval Group shipyard of Lorient.
Greece to buy more advanced weapon systems from Israel
The very close military cooperation between Greece and Israel will soon result in some major deals that will equip the Greek armed forces with Israeli defence systems.
UAVs in Forest Fire Operations: Revolutionizing Coordination, Command, and Mission Management
UAVs and RPAS have revolutionized wild forest protection and fire watch duties by providing unmatched capabilities in surveying vast, hard-to-reach areas with an intense topography.