A mysterious unmanned naval drone was found by Greek fishermen in a sea cave near the island of Lefkada, in the Ionian Sea, triggering an investigation into possible connections with Ukrainian operations in the Mediterranean.
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World’s largest aircraft carrier returns to Croatia after fire in internal facilities
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the largest warship of its type currently in operation in the world, has returned to anchor in the port of Split, Croatia, after transiting the Adriatic Sea from Souda Bay, Greece.
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RQ-180: secret U.S. drone makes unexpected landing at air base in Greece
A highly secret stealth drone, identified as RQ-180, may have made an emergency landing at an air base in Greece, drawing the attention of local observers.
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Greece receives the HS Kimon, considered the most powerful frigate in the world
The Hellenic Navy officially received its first FDI HN-class frigate, the HS Kimon (F-601), which arrived in Greece on January 15, 2026, via the Saronic Gulf.
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Greece orders 4th FDI frigate and expands involvement of local industry
Greece has officially confirmed the purchase of a fourth FDI frigate to strengthen the Hellenic Navy, expanding the program that started in 2022.
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Greece Wants Tanks and Helicopters from the United States through the EDA Program
Greece is negotiating with the United States to acquire weapons through the Excess Defense Assets (EDA) program, which allows allied countries to receive decommissioned military equipment for free, paying only for repair, modernization, and transportation costs.
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HMS Prince of Wales returns to the Mediterranean for NATO military exercise
The aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has returned to the Mediterranean to participate in Falcon Strike, an air and maritime exercise led by Italy with the participation of forces from the United States and Greece.
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Greece wants to receive part of the Apache helicopters being retired by the United States
Greece plans to request the transfer from the United States of part of the AH-64D Apache attack helicopters that will be retired by the U.S. Army by 2026. In total, around 100 units will be withdrawn from active service, and Athens intends to receive up to 30 of them, divided into two batches of 15 aircraft each.
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Greece moves forward with agreement with Italy for acquisition of FREMM frigates
Greece and Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance negotiations for the transfer of FREMM class frigates to the Hellenic Navy. The agreement, signed during the SEAFUTURE exhibition in La Spezia, initially foresees the acquisition of two vessels, with the possibility of two more, and includes a support package.
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Greece reaches 50% of F-16V Viper modernization and considers expanding F-35 purchase
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) received its 42nd F-16V Viper upgraded aircraft, marking the halfway point of the fleet modernization program. The project, conducted in partnership with Lockheed Martin and Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAB), aims to upgrade 84 F-16C/D Block 52+ fighters by 2027.
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Reports from Greece indicate that the country is considering ordering more F-35 fighter jets
The slow pace of negotiations between Greece and Lockheed Martin for the modernization of its 38 F-16C/D Block 50 fighters has reportedly forced the country to order more F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, in addition to the 20 already ordered in 2024.
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Greece purchases submarines capable of launching long-range cruise missiles
Greece has initiated a process to purchase four new submarines, with at least two of them expected to be capable of launching long-range cruise missiles with a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers.
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