At the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre in Larnaca, Cyprus’s Minister of Defence, Vasilis Palmas, outlined the strategic priorities of the Republic of Cyprus as it assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a time of …

Published on 20 January 2026 | Press Release On 20 January 2026, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus, within the framework of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, successfully organised a workshop entitled:…

The strategic convergence between Greece and Israel took another decisive step forward on 20 January 2026, when Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias hosted Israeli Minister of Defence Israel Katz in Athens. The meeting, held at the Hellenic Ministry …

On 15 January 2026, Greece marked a defining moment in the modernization of its Armed Forces with the official reception and integration of the first FDI HN Belh@rra-class frigate, F-601 KIMON, into the Hellenic Navy. The ceremony took place …

On 18 December 2025, METLEN, through its M Technologies Sector, announced the signing of a contract with KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) for the delivery of 200 assemblies for the LEOPARD 2A8. The LEOPARD 2A8 is KNDS’s most advanced main battle tank …

NHIndustries and the Hellenic Republic have further strengthened their long-standing cooperation with the signing of a follow-on support contract dedicated to Greece’s NH90 helicopter fleet, a move aimed at improving availability and long-term operational sustainability. “This agreement represents a major …

On December 18, 2025, in Lorient, Naval Group officially delivered HS Kimon, the first Defense and Intervention Frigate (FDI HN) built for the Hellenic Navy, marking a historic milestone in Greece’s naval modernization program and in long-term Franco-Greek defense cooperation. …

Theon International Plc (THEON) has entered into a major multi-year framework agreement with the German Armed Forces for the supply of up to 25,000 thermal weapon-mounted clip-on sights, in a deal exceeding €100 million in total value. The agreement covers …

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the official ceremony marking the delivery of three new Diamond DA62 MPP aircraft to the Hellenic Fire Service, as part of Greece’s broader national strategy to modernize its aerial firefighting and disaster-response fleet. The …

Announcement of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus on the conclusion of the International Defence and Security Conference “Cyprus National Guard Digital Transformation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence War The Ministry of Defence announces the successful …

PRESS RELEASE Nicosia, 8 November 2025 International Conference “Cyprus National Guard Digital Transformation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” 11–12 November 2025 | Pavilion Hall, Nicosia, Cyprus The Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the upcoming international conference and exhibition …

 As part of his official visit to Serbia on 23 September 2025,  the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Vasilis  Palmas, met with his Serbian counterpart, Mr. Bratislav  Gašić. During the meeting, the excellent relations between  Cyprus …

7 – 9 October 2025 in Athens, Greece We are proud to announce that GREEK DEFENCE NEWS is a Media Partner of the GSOF Symposium Europe, taking place from 7–9 October 2025 in Athens, Greece! GSOF Symposium Europe is a …

 In a significant move to bolster Greece’s maritime defense  and humanitarian efforts, Prime Minister Kyriakos  Mitsotakis addressed an official ceremony on September  2, 2025, marking the reception and integration of five high speed patrol boats into the Hellenic Coast Guard …

The Hellenic P-3 Orion modernization program hasrecently reached a significant milestone after nearly adecade of delays and technical setbacks. In earlySeptember, the first upgraded P-3B Orion aircraftsuccessfully completed its maiden test flight, marking along-awaited breakthrough …