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Belharra Frigate 'Kimonas' Arrives in Greece

Published January 15, 2026, 09:11
Belharra Frigate 'Kimonas' Arrives in Greece

The Belharra frigate 'Kimonas' arrived at the Salamis naval base and was welcomed with a grand ceremony attended by the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, and the Minister of National Defense. The welcome included the participation of the battleship 'Averof' and the trireme 'Olympias', ships with a distinctive bow symbolizing the history of the Hellenic Navy. The arrival of 'Kimonas' marks a new era for the Navy, with the incorporation of a state-of-the-art frigate after 26 years. The frigate, which was named and officially inducted into the Navy in France in December 2025, has undergone intensive testing and features advanced systems and technologies. Its integration into the fleet is expected to strengthen power and deterrence in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean region, as part of the fleet modernization program.