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Greek naval modernization and procurement

Overview

Greece is pursuing various naval modernization efforts to enhance its maritime capabilities. The government is evaluating the procurement of 10 VICTA underwater vehicles for its Special Forces. These advanced vessels, developed by the British company SubSea Craft, could potentially be constructed in Greece under a Memorandum of Understanding with Skaramangas Shipyards.

Simultaneously, the Hellenic Navy has moved into the operational evaluation stage for selecting its next generation of submarines. This procurement process is intended to define the fleet’s capabilities for the next 30 to 40 years as older units reach the end of their service lives. The selection process is considered time-sensitive due to the decade-long integration period required and regional competition, as Turkey also works to strengthen its submarine fleet.

Entities

Hellenic Navy · Skaramangas Shipyards · Greek special forces · Greece · Turkey

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece advances selection for next-generation submarine fleet

    The Hellenic Navy has completed the first operational evaluation for its next-generation submarine fleet, a decision expected to shape Greek naval doctrine for the next 40 years.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece evaluates VICTA underwater vehicle procurement

    Greece is evaluating the procurement of 10 advanced VICTA underwater vehicles from the UK's SubSea Craft, following an MoU between the British firm and Skaramangas Shipyards for potential local production.

Sources

doureios.com · enoplos.gr · metrosport.gr