Greek Defence News Archives - Page 6 of 15

Apr

SCYTALYS and PT Dirgantara Indonesia Advance Maritime Surveillance Capabilities through Strategic MoU

SCYTALYS and PT Dirgantara Indonesia Advance Maritime Surveillance Capabilities through Strategic MoU SCYTALYS, a member of the EFA GROUP, has entered into a strategic partnership with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …

Apr

Greek Defence News

Greece Marks 50th F-16V Delivery as Air Force Modernization Accelerates

Greece has reached another important milestone in the modernization of its air combat capability with the delivery of the 50th F-16V fighter aircraft to the Hellenic Air Force, under the ongoing upgrade programme carried out in cooperation with Lockheed Martin …

Apr

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Sikorsky Introduces Armed Black Hawk Kits to Expand Multi-Mission Capability

Sikorsky has unveiled a new suite of Armed Black Hawk helicopter kits designed to significantly expand the operational flexibility of the widely deployed Black Hawk platform. Announced in Nashville, Tennessee, the production-ready kits transform the aircraft into a true multi-role …

Apr

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

AKERON LP Reaches New Milestone in Successful Missile Test

MBDA has recorded a significant new success in the development of its AKERON LP missile, following a successful live test conducted on 24 March 2026 at the DGA Missile Test Site on Île du Levant, France. The trial marked an …

Apr

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Rheinmetall and Destinus to form a joint venture for missiles

The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall and Destinus, a Netherlands-based European defence technology company focused on scalable strike and interception systems, have agreed to establish a joint venture. The aim of the two partners is to set up the joint venture, …

Apr

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Damen Launches NRP D. João II, Portugal’s Next-Generation Multi-Purpose Vessel

Damen Shipyards Group has launched the NRP D. João II, a new Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV 10720) for the Portuguese Navy, marking a notable step in Europe’s shift toward flexible, multi-role naval platforms. The vessel entered the water at Damen …

Apr

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

THEON Signs Strategic Agreement with Rheinmetall for PHYLAX Multi-Sensor System

THEON has signed a strategic agreement with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH for the development, qualification, and serial supply of its PHYLAX stabilized multi-sensor electro-optic system, in a move that marks a significant expansion of the Greek defence technology group into …

Apr

African Security, Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Euroatlantic Defence News, African Security and Greek Defence News magazines are proud to announce Media Partnership with HEMUS 2026 – International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition

New Media Partnership Announcement! Euroatlantic Defence News, African Security and Greek Defence News magazines are proud to announce Media Partnership with HEMUS 2026 – International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition Plovdiv, Bulgaria 3–6 June 2026 The XVII International Defence Equipment …

Apr

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Elbit Systems Awarded $750 Million to Supply PULS™ Rocket Artillery Systems to the Hellenic Armed Forces

Elbit Systems announced today, further to its announcement from December 16, 2025, that as part of an agreement between the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense, it was awarded a contract worth approximately $750 million …

Apr

Greek Defence News

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias Visits Saudi Arabia, Strengthening Strategic Ties

Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias paid an official visit to Riyadh on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, where he held high-level talks with Khalid bin Salman, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia. The visit underscores the deepening strategic defence …

Apr

African Security, Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

WB GROUP Expands European Footprint with Establishment of WB Romania

WB GROUP has taken a significant step in its European expansion strategy with the establishment of WB Romania, marking the company’s first subsidiary within the European Union outside its home base in Poland. The move reflects both a calculated industrial …

Mar

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Launch of 122 mm training rockets production in Germany

The new 122 mm training rocket from Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems Land was successfully fired several times from the MARS 3 rocket artillery launcher system (EuroPULS) in front of a large international expert audience during a live firing at …

Mar

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Rheinmetall and Boeing Partner to Deliver MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany’s CCA Programme

Rheinmetall and Boeing Defence Australia have entered into a strategic partnership to position the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as a leading solution for the Bundeswehr’s future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) capability, with a target entry into service by 2029. The agreement …

Mar

Greek Defence News

INIOCHOS 2026 Concludes with High-Intensity Multinational Air Operations Across the Athens FIR

The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) successfully concluded the multinational air exercise INIOCHOS 2026 on 20 March 2026, marking the end of an intensive two-week training period that brought together air and joint forces in a complex, high-tempo operational environment. The …

Mar

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Rheinmetall and Indra Group sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen their strategic partnership – with a major vehicle contract in their sights

Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG and the Spanish technology Group Indra have signed today a strategic agreement (memorandum of understanding) to further deepen their strategic cooperation, particularly in the production of military vehicle systems for European and Latin American Armed Forces. The …

Mar

Greek Defence News

Germany Advances MEKO® A-200 Frigate Programme with Approval for Four New ASW Platforms

Berlin has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its naval capabilities, as the Bundestag’s Budget Committee approved the next phase of the MEKO® A-200 DEU frigate programme. The decision supports the planned procurement of four advanced frigates from thyssenkrupp Marine …