Variant of the Dutch Kortenaer -class frigates. Elli and Limnos built specifically for the Hellenic Navy. Eight further Kortenaer -class frigates bought second-hand from the Netherlands. Bouboulina decommissioned in 2013. Commissioned in September 2023.

Hydra (F-452) (Greek Φ/Γ Ύδρα) is the lead ship of the Greek Hydra-class frigate and flagship of the Hellenic Navy. The ship was built in the same shipyard as the Blohm + Voss MEKO 200 frigate class, on which its design was based.

Apr 1, 2025 · 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 ...

On Friday, October 4, 2024, Naval News had the opportunity to board Kimon (F601), the first of three Greek FDI-type frigates under construction, during the Euronaval 2024 Press Tour organized by GICAN.

The Greek frigate Psara (F-454) (Greek: Φ/Γ Ψαρά) is the third ship of the Greek Hydra-class frigates. It is based on the Blohm + Voss MEKO 200 frigate class and was built by Hellenic Shipyards Co. at Skaramangas as part of the programme.

On September 19, 2024, while visiting Naval Group's Lorient shipyard where three Greek FDI HN frigates are under construction for the Hellenic Navy, Greek Minister of Defence Nikolaos Dendias, announced Greece's intention to purchase a fourth FDI HN frigate and MdCN naval cruise missiles for their armament..

Mar 24, 2025 · As reported by Doureios on March 23, 2025, Italy has formally notified Greece of the availability of two FREMM-class frigates, the Carlo Bergamini (F 590) and Virginio Fasan (F 591), for potential transfer after 2028.The information, first conveyed to the Greek side earlier this year, is currently under review by the Ministry of National Defence.

Jan 31, 2025 · The Hellenic Navy is set to receive its first FDI Belharra frigate from France by the end of 2025, according to French reports.

Dec 28, 2024 · The Greek Navy is set to welcome the Kimon Frigate (F601) in the summer of 2025, specifically between June and August. This marks a significant addition to Greece’s naval capabilities, as the Kimon is the first of the FDI HN class frigates, also known as Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (Frigate for Defense and Intervention).

2 days ago · The new FREMM frigates—along with upgrades to existing ships—will project power across the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.Equipped with network-centric warfare capabilities, long-range ...