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Hellenic Navy unmanned systems development

Overview

The Hellenic Navy has advanced its autonomous maritime capabilities through the introduction of new technology and large-scale testing. In mid-October 2026, the navy unveiled ‘Pyrpolitis’, an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed and developed by Greek naval personnel. The five-meter vessel is capable of speeds exceeding 40 knots and is equipped for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, anti-surface warfare, and ‘One-Way Attack (OWA) kamikaze missions’.

Following this unveiling, the navy conducted the ‘UVEX 2/26’ technical exercise in the South Euboean Naval Base and the Saronic Gulf. This exercise tested a multi-layered fleet comprising unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), surface vehicles (USVs), and underwater vehicles (UUVs). The operation utilized swarm tactics to test the detection and engagement of surface and land targets, involving various naval commands and domestic defense innovation entities.

Entities

Hellenic Navy · Pyrpolitis · Hellenic National Defence General Staff · National Intelligence Service · Ministry of National Defence

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greek Navy conducts UVEX 2/26 unmanned systems exercise

    The Greek Navy completed the “UVEX 2/26” exercise, testing unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater vehicles to enhance maritime deterrence and operational innovation.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 13 sources
    Hellenic Navy unveils Pyrpolitis unmanned surface vehicle

    The Hellenic Navy has introduced ‘Pyrpolitis’, a domestically designed 5-meter unmanned surface vehicle (USV) capable of surveillance and kamikaze attacks to enhance maritime security.

Sources

enikos.gr · zougla.gr