- Italy and Greece signed a defense agreement for the joint development of FREMM-class frigates.
- Greece purchased navy frigates from the Italian industry, including Fincantieri.
- The Hellenic Navy is acquiring Italian FREMM-class frigates and installing Vulcano guns.
Greece seeks Italian minehunters for urgent naval fleet upgrade
What happened
Athens is examining the acquisition of two second-hand Italian minehunters, which are likely from the Lerici/Gaeta family. This requirement is urgent because the Hellenic Navy’s Mine Warfare Command currently operates only two aging vessels. The final cost of the purchase will depend on the scale of refurbishment and modernization required.
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Why it matters
The acquisition represents significant government expenditure by Greece for naval assets. This procurement effort aligns with Greece’s ongoing acquisition of Italian FREMM-class frigates and Vulcano guns from the Italian industry.
The Hellenic Navy is acquiring Italian FREMM-class frigates and installing Vulcano guns, having previously purchased navy frigates from the Italian industry, including Fincantieri.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ItalySpeculative
Italy could see direct revenue from the sale of second-hand minehunters to the Hellenic Navy.