A range of sea vessels took part, including Frigates (CFC), Fast Boats (CFS), Patrol Boats (CPB), Helicopters (HEL) from the Naval Aviation Command (NAC), as well as aircraft from the Air Force
This is the Greek frigate's second military engagement with UAVs in the Gulf of Aden while protecting merchant ships as part of the EU's EUNAVFOR’s 'Aspides' mission
Greek warship is participating in the EU's EUNAVFOR’s 'Aspides' mission to protect shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
The warship was escorting a commercial vessel owned by Italian interests when its crew spotted the UAVs and fired on them, causing the aircraft to withdraw
Warship commenced participation in EU's (EUNAVFOR) “Aspides” mission to protect shipping from Houthi attacks
Defense ministry sources in Athens said the Hellenic Navy frigate Hydra will remain docked in Djibouti for resupply until then
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias boarded the Hellenic Navy warship on Monday as it was docked off the greater Athens area
Warship is part of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2’s (SNMG2) immediate reaction force, in which the Hellenic Navy frigate Kanaris also participates
Greek forces reportedly manning AA missile system in Saudi Arabia; F-16s participating in multinational exercises
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
He said a Hellenic Navy frigate will serve in a 'purely supportive and defensive role'
Nikos Dendias cites interest by Athens for co-production of seven Constellation-class frigates in Greek shipyards
Defense ministry sources denied the numbers cited, while stressing that retirement requests are unrelated to the HN frigate's participation in operation “Prosperity Guardian”
Dendias toured the Hellenic Navy fast attack craft "Daniolos", which docked at the island's port
A series of events by the Hellenic Navy in commemoration of the annual feast day of St. Nicholas, its patron saint and seafarers in general, are set to begin on Saturday and culminate on Wednesday, Dec. 6. This year will also see a commemoration of the Greek navy’s victories in the battles of Elli and […]
Prosecutor orders probe into possible negligence
Rough seas and gale-force winds battered the inadequately moored vessel on Saturday