Dendias

The European Union’s defense ministers last week agreed to field an operation, code-named “Aspides”, in the Red Sea against rebel Houthi attacks on shipping.

He again confirmed talks with the US side over co-production of up to seven Constellation-class frigates in Greek shipyards

The EU is planning to field a military presence, primarily naval vessels, in the Rea Sea to protect shipping lanes and commercial vessels from attacks by the north Yemen-based Houthi rebels

Nikos Dendias cites interest by Athens for co-production of seven Constellation-class frigates in Greek shipyards

Speaking from the NE border city of Xanthi Minister Nikos Dendias said such system aims to ensure that the armed forces are protected from the 21st century military threat, although no further details were announced

Dendias toured the Hellenic Navy fast attack craft "Daniolos", which docked at the island's port

The comments, made on the sidelines of a military exercise in NE Greece, come less than two weeks before an official visit to Athens by Turkish President Erdogan