Greek Navy proposes to buy American frigates

The Greek Navy, within the framework of US-Greek strategic cooperation, announced the purchase of advanced American frigates.

Greek Navy proposes to buy American frigates
7 November, 2020   09:49
NEWS DESK

As part of the broader defense and strategic cooperation with the United States of America, the Greek Navy has proposed promoting an agreement to purchase American multi-role surface combat frigates (MMSC) in order to renew its fleet.

According to the exclusive information obtained by the Greek newspaper Kathimerini, the proposal is fully in line with the stated strategic goals of the government, while it is also viewed favorably by the Americans who want to expand their military industrial footprint in Greece.

The proposed intergovernmental agreement includes its central proposal for a comprehensive solution that includes the supply of four MMSC frigates, and the modernization of four MEKO frigates.

The plan essentially envisages the creation of a naval force by 2030, which if combined with MH-60R anti-submarine helicopters, would have a fundamentally American direction.

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