19.12.2025, 23:05
Zitat:Greece commissions first Belharra frigate Kimon from France
19 Dec 2025, 23:51 3 mins
France Greece
Navy / Maritime
Greece commissions first Belharra frigate Kimon from France TurDef
On December 18, Greece officially received its first Belharra-class (FDI HN) frigate, HS Kimon (F-601), during a ceremony at Naval Group's shipyard in Lorient, France. The ceremony was the formal start of the ship's service in the Hellenic Navy and the first time the Greek flag was flown on board.
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said at the delivery ceremony that the transfer was more than just giving over a single platform. He called it the start of a "new era" for the Hellenic Armed Forces and Navy. He stressed that the initiative is clear evidence of the strategic military relationship between Greece and France.
After the ceremony, HS Kimon will sail to Brest, where all of its weapon systems will be put installed. Before the frigate leaves for Greece, it will be armed with Exocet anti-ship missiles and Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles. The ship should reach the Salamis Naval Base in early 2026 and be ready to operate in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean that same year.
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