Forces armées grecques/Hellenic Armed Forces

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NOVEMBRE 21

Les États-Unis vont libérer 62 véhicules de combat d’infanterie M2A2 ODS-SA pour la Grèce


Selon Flight du 15 novembre 2023, les États-Unis pourraient être sur le point de faire une annonce officielle sur la libération potentielle de 62 véhicules de combat d’infanterie (VCI) M2A2 ODS-SA vers la Grèce. Ce développement fait suite à la demande formelle formulée par l’état-major général grec de la défense nationale (GEETHA) pour la libération de cette version spécifique du Bradley, une demande qui est en suspens depuis près de deux ans.


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/11/us-to-release-62-m2a2-ods-sa-infantry.html  

[#Navgreek] Happy Greek Armed Forces Day!
Let's celebrate with a video of #FDI HS Kimon receiving her Panoramic Sensors and Intelligence Module (PSIM). pic.twitter.com/Ul9NkwIpJq

— Naval Group (@navalgroup) November 21, 2023

Another M346 for Greece and Turkmenistan is currently undergoing flight tests. pic.twitter.com/0AqEstyxsU

— International Defence Analysis (@Defence_IDA) November 22, 2023

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  DEC 12

Greece's Air Force purchases 14 Leonardo AW139H helicopters for Super Puma replacement


According to CNN Greece on December 10, 2023, the Hellenic Air Force selected the Leonardo AW-139H, a variant of the AW139 helicopter, as
the replacement for its 12 AS332C Super Puma helicopters in search and rescue (SAR) operations. This decision comes after an evaluation
process that included several other models, including the Airbus H-175 and the UH-60 Black Hawk.



Since its first flight in 2001 and introduction in 2003, Leonardo has sold more than 1,100 AW139 helicopters (Picture source: Leonardo Helicopters)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/12/greeces-air-force-purchases-14-leonardo.html

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JAN 18

Greece decides to send a frigate to the Red Sea to secure global maritime trade


According to information published by the Greek City Times on January 18, 2024, the Greek Ministry of Defense Dendias has announced the
deployment of a frigate to patrol the Red Sea.



Elli-class frigate HS Elli. (Picture source: Hellenic Navy)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/01/greece-decides-to-send-frigate-to-red.html 

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Greece – F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) Aircraft
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WASHINGTON, January 26, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.6 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Greece has requested to buy up to forty (40) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft; and forty-two (42) Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines (40 installed, 2 spares). Also included are AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders; KGV-135A embedded secure communications devices; Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD); impulse cartridges, chaff, and flares; Full Mission Simulators and system trainers; electronic warfare systems and Reprogramming Lab support; logistics management and support systems; threat detection, tracking, and targeting systems; Contractor Logistics Support (CLS); classified software and software development, delivery and integration support; transportation, ferry, and refueling support; weapons containers; aircraft and munitions support and support equipment; integration and test support and equipment; aircraft engine component improvement program (CIP) support; secure communications, precision navigation, and cryptographic systems and equipment; Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment; spare and repair parts, consumables, and accessories, and repair and return support; minor modifications, maintenance, and maintenance support; personnel training and training equipment; classified and unclassified publications and technical documents; warranties; and U.S. Government and engineering, technical, and logistics support services, studies, and surveys; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $8.6 billion.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security of the United States by improving the air capabilities and interoperability of a NATO Ally that is a force for political and economic stability in Europe.

The proposed sale will allow Greece to modernize its air force and improve Greece’s ability to provide for the defense of its airspace, contribute to NATO missions to preserve regional security and defend NATO Allies, and maintain interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces. The F-35 will offset the increasing obsolescence of other Hellenic Air Force aircraft such as the F-4 and Mirage 2000. Greece will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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FEB 8

Sikorsky completes flight tests of three Greek Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopters


Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed testing of the integrated mission systems and sensors aboard three MH-60R Seahawk
helicopters purchased by the Hellenic (Greek) Navy.



Completed in early December 2023, the tests verify each MH-60R aircraft is an efficient and effective air weapon system capable of performing
anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions from land or naval ship (Picture source: Lockheed Martin)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/02/sikorsky-completes-flight-tests-of.html  

[#Navgreek] ​​ #FDI Nearchos takes shape!

After the first block was placed in the dry dock in 2023, the 9 pre-outfitted hull blocks have been accurately laid on the keel line and are being welded together.
​ and ​ teams work together on this 2nd FDI for the @NavyGR . pic.twitter.com/hTQQejTZeh

— Naval Group (@navalgroup) February 8, 2024

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FEB 21

Türkiye and Greece Join Germany's European Missile Defense Shield Initiative


Türkiye and Greece, both NATO members and possessors of Russian air defense systems, have recently joined the European missile defense
shield initiative led by Germany. Announced on February 15 by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, this membership marks a step towards
strengthening European defense under the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) launched in October 2022.



The ground-based air defense system IRIS-T SLM is a part of the ESSI missile defense project.  (Picture source: Diehl)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/02/turkiye-and-greece-join-germanys.html  

Hellenic Navy frigate HYDRA (F452) departed Salamis Naval Base for EU Operation ASPIDES in the Red Sea. pic.twitter.com/bkNwyOx3Ox

— e-Αmyna (@e_amyna) February 27, 2024

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  Les forces spéciales grecques à bord du Dynamic Manta 24 de l’OTAN (PHOTO)

Salle de presse | 29/02/2024 09 :40

Du vendredi 23 au mercredi 28 février 2024, un exercice d’opérations spéciales à petite échelle s’est déroulé dans le cadre de l’exercice allié « DYNAMIC MANTA 24 », dans la zone maritime élargie à l’est de la Sicile, conçu par le Commandement maritime allié (MARCOM) de l’OTAN. Dans le cadre de l’activité du côté grec, le personnel et les moyens du commandement de guerre spéciale de l’état-major général de la défense nationale hellénique, de l’état-major général hellénique, ainsi que de la marine italienne ont participé. Au cours de l’événement, les points suivants ont été réalisés, entre autres :


● Procédures de largage et de récupération du personnel à bord d’un canot pneumatique d’un sous-marin.
● Effectuer la pénétration d’un rivage ennemi en bateau.
● Exécution d’une mission spéciale de reconnaissance.
● Processus de communication avec les sous-marins et d’envoi d’informations sur les cibles.
● Récupération du personnel des sous-marins à la fin d’une mission contre une cible côtière virtuelle.

Cette activité s’inscrit dans le cadre de la planification globale du HNDGS concernant la coopération internationale des forces armées et a contribué à l’amélioration de l’interopérabilité des forces participantes.


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