The Greek Ministry of  Defense Nikos Dendias has announced that Greece is negotiating the new Italian frigates "to replace the older non-modernised S-type frigates," while he pointed out that "the modernisation of the MEKO frigates by our Navy," is progressing, as well as the modernisation of "the Roussin vessels, the modernisation of the Type 214 submarines which have also acquired new torpedoes, new fast patrol boats, new support ships, new Seahawk helicopters, new vertical take-off drones, the Centaurus anti-drones, new functional interface systems, command and control.He added that "we are starting a process that will bring us unmanned sea vessels on and under the sea. We are also starting, the discussion on acquiring new submarines. But,we are also looking to the future. Participation in the design of the new Constellation frigate, participation in the design of the Eurocorvette, the design of a Greek ship for the first time, which the Navy will share with the Coast Guard. "And all this with an institutionalised participation of the Greek Defence Industry at a rate of 25%". (ICE ATENE)

Fonte notizia: Pagenews