Defence Minister Nikos Dendias announced that Greece will sign a contract in 2025 for a fourth FDI Belharra-class frigate, with negotiations nearing completion.
The new deal, expected to cost under €1 billion, will supplement the original order.
Dendias said Greece secured industrial returns equal to 25% of the frigate’s value, meaning a quarter of the expenditure will be reinvested in Greek industry through related programs or support services.
The announcement was made at the launching ceremony of the third Greek frigate, F-603 Phormion, held at Naval Group’s shipyard in Lorient, France.
All three Greek frigates—Kimon, Nearchos, and Phormion—were presented together for the first time. Dendias toured the lead ship, Kimon, during the event.
Source: Ekathimerini.
