Naval Group Offers Greece Local Build of 3 More FDI Frigates

A few days after reports in the Greek media suggested Greece’s interest in acquiring used Bergamini-class (FREMM IT) frigates from the Italian Navy—and amid ongoing discussions between the two sides, including last Sunday’s visit by Greek military and political leaders to the frigate Carlo Margottini, which was stationed in Piraeus in the presence of the Chief of the Italian Navy, Admiral Enrico Credendino—Naval News has learned that French shipbuilder Naval Group has presented the Greek authorities with a proposal aimed at strengthening the French-Greek cooperation in naval defense and technology. The proposal includes, among other elements, the local construction of three (3) additional Kimon-class (FDI HN) frigates, in addition to the four (4) already set to be acquired by Greece, with the finalization of the fourth frigate expected in the coming days. My story for Naval News, here.