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Hellenic Navy frigate Kimon public visit

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The Hellenic Navy's new FDI HN-class frigate, Kimon (F-601), is anchored in Thessaloniki's Thermaic Gulf to participate in national holiday celebrations for the October 28 anniversary. This event marks the first time in over thirty years that a newly delivered major strike unit of the Hellenic Navy will be presented to the public in Northern Greece. The vessel, which arrived at the port of Thessaloniki on October 23, 2026, has been officially integrated into the Greek fleet. The ship was received in December Public visiting hours at the Port of Thessaloniki continue through October 27, with significant crowds and long queues forming as citizens tour the previous year decks. Specific time slots have been designated for schools and arrived in Greece in mid-January. It is the first of four planned FDI (Belharra) class frigates to be acquired by Greece. general public. Captain Ioannis Kizanis, commander of the Kimon, stated that the ship’s advanced sensors and weaponry provide a tactical advantage, emphasizing its ability to perform “timely detection and decisive strikes” while defending against coordinated saturation attacks. He further noted that the vessel represents a major technological leap, transitioning the navy from 1980s-era technology to cutting-edge 2020s systems. To master the ship's complex systems, the crew underwent 18 months of intensive training across Europe. The Kimon is a highly advanced digital combat ship featuring the Sea Fire 500 AESA digital radar, capable first of tracking over 800 simultaneous targets—including drones, supersonic missiles, and ballistic missiles—at ranges up four planned FDI (Belharra) class frigates to 500 kilometers. The frigate also features Aster missile vertical launch systems and multi-role capabilities including area air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and special operations support. Public visiting hours at be acquired by Greece. Regarding the Port of Thessaloniki continue through fleet's expansion, the second vessel, Nearchos, is scheduled to be received on October 27, with significant crowds and long queues forming as citizens tour 30 at the decks. Naval Group shipyards in Lorient, France. In conjunction with the Kimon's presence, the Port of Piraeus will host other naval assets, including the frigate Elli, the missile patrol boat Daniolos, and the submarine Matrozos, from October 26 to October 28, 2026.

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  1. 2026-10-26 16:32 UTC Hellenic Navy frigate Kimon public visit
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