02.07.2024, 17:29
Zitat:Greece May Freeze or Cancel MEKO200HN Modernisation
02 Jul 2024, 08:13 2 mins
Navy / Maritime Modernisation
Greece May Freeze or Cancel MEKO200HN Modernisation
The Hellenic Navy might freeze the MEKO200HN modernisation program, which could result in its cancellation as a whole. According to the Greek website Navaldefence's exclusive report, the MEKO200HN modernisation program, despite having all legislative procedures resolved, is at risk of cancellation.
The Greek side's decision to prevent the Thales-TKMS joint venture from coming to Greece as planned just before the final round of negotiations with the General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA). The publication states that this ambiguity raises questions about a potential change in attitude and the program's future The publication underscores a substantial increase in the program's cost, from the 605 million euros estimated in 2022 to a staggering 800 million, including the modernisation program of the Mk45 main gun. This rise in cost puts a significant financial strain on the Hellenic Navy and the country.
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