Greece to negotiate purchase of a fourth Belharra frigate from France for navy enhancement amid tensions with Turkey.

Greece is set to negotiate the purchase of a fourth Belharra frigate from France, following a 2021 agreement for three frigates costing €3 billion ($3.34 billion). This decision aims to enhance Greece's navy as it recovers from a decade-long debt crisis and addresses ongoing tensions with Turkey. The new frigates will include advanced capabilities, such as Scalp Naval cruise missiles, as part of a broader defense strategy that includes acquiring F-35 jets from the U.S. and Rafale jets from France.

September 19, 2024
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