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The government plans to create a missile protection "wall" on the Aegean islands within the framework of its Agenda 2030 reforms for the military, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has said.

“The Navy remains the continuator of these traditions, namely, Greek sovereignty in the Aegean. And it also remains the guarantor of the sovereignty and sovereign rights of Hellenism at sea,” Nikos Dendias said, during his address at the Naval Cadet School, on the occasion of the celebration of St. Nicholas, patron saint of the Navy.

While the Prosecutor’s Office of the Supreme Court has since late last October forwarded to Parliament the file on the case of the five “ghost” naval cooperation aircraft Navy’s P-3B Orion and the $500 million scandal over the awarding of their upgrade to Lockheed, under SYRIZA-ANEL, the Financial Prosecutor’s Office has already launched a preliminary investigation.

A member of the Greek Navy has died while engaged in underwater disaster management training.

The non-commissioned officer became unconscious during the training at around noon, a navy statement said.

First aid and CPR were provided on the spot and the NCO was transferred to the Attica Hospital where, despite the efforts of staff, he was pronounced dead.

Through today, Monday, 28 October 2024 ships of the Navy are at the ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki, in order to give the public the opportunity to visit them, as part of the celebration of the National Anniversary of 28 October 1940.

Which warships can be visited

Hello, so tomorrow marks “D-Day” for poor Stefanos, as the “priesthood,” as Pen Dalaoura (troll) calls it, along with his lyricist supporter, will decide whether to allow him to be a candidate or not. Now, let me tell you there was a bit of a fuss, as they say, among the anti-Kasselakis crowd.

Greece is rekindling discussions with the US regarding the potential acquisition of four littoral combat ships (LCS) to strengthen its navy.

Following previous negotiations that faltered due to the aging and defective nature of the offered ships, Athens is seeking alternatives that better meet its needs.

The government of Georgia Meloni has decided to tighten the rules on immigration.

Officially and on schedule, the big event for the Hellenic Armed Forces was the launching of the frigate HS Nearchos at the Naval Group shipyards in Lorient, France, last Thursday.

At least 30 decomposed bodies were found on a boat adrift about 70 kilometers off the coast of Dakar, Senegal’s capital, the country’s armed forces announced today.

The Navy was alerted to the presence of the boat last night, Sunday, and a coastguard vessel was immediately dispatched to the area, according to the armed forces’ statement.