Nikos Dendias: We negotiate the costs for 4th Belharra – We are discussing the acquisition of Italian Fremm Frigates

For new equipment programs for Armed force The Minister of National Defense spoke, Nikos Dendiasat the Delphi International Economic Forum on Friday morning (11.4.25), making a separate reference to the French frigates Belharra acquired by the Navy and the interest in Italian frigates FREMM.

Nikos Dendias talked about the crises in the Armed Forces, the funds saved by the closure of the camps and also referred to the long -term planning of defense equipment (BAEs) of the Armed Forces for the years 2025 – 2036 (10.04).

Asked about the Greek fleet, Nikos Dendias talked about the supply of Belharra frigates and stressed that Negotiations for the 4th FDI frigate It is at a very advanced stage and the discussion is about the final cost of buying, with the Ministry of Interior saying that “we are expecting a friendly country and business to help us.”

In this context, he said that the commission is being considered Two used Italian Fremm Fremm class Bergaminiwhile stressing that the two warships can be exploited not only because of the operational capabilities they offer but also because Fremm frigates are the “foreword” for the constellation frigates “we want to build with the US”.

Dendias pointed out that this would enhance interoperability and homogenization of systems that are a very important factor, while confirming the French proposal for domestic shipbuilding, even saying that it has ordered the GDCE to have 25% of the Greek defense program.

Source: onalert.gr