The Greek Parliament has approved with expanded support the strategy upgrading of the Navy and the strengthening of military training.
With a significant majority, the relevant Parliamentary Committee on Armament Programmes and Contraventions gave its approval for the reconstruction of the four MEKO type frigates.
The implementation of this project is to be carried out at the facilities of the Skaramanga Shipyards, a move that strengthens the domestic defence industry and ensures the operational capability of the fleet for years to come.
At the same time, the decision marks the activation of three additional critical equipment programs, which aim to modernize the capabilities of the Armed Forces.
The deputy minister of National Defence, Athanasios Davakis, and the leadership of the Armed Forces in the closed-door meeting, briefed the committee members on the contract for the upgrade of four MEKO-type frigates of the Navy from the Skaramanga Shipyards, amounting to 19 million euros. 19 euros, which is part of the provision that the domestic defence ecosystem will participate at least 25% in the armament programmes of the Armed Forces.
The upgrade of the four MEKO frigates aims at extending their operational action for at least 15 more years, with the integration of a package of new weapons and auxiliary systems.
According to reports, in the committee, positive opinions specifically on the upgrade of the four MEKO frigates were expressed by the New Democracy, PASOK-KINAL, SYRIZA-PS, New Left, and Hellenic Solution. The KKE expressed a negative opinion, while NIKI was present.
The committee was also informed about the progress of the implementation agreement for the acquisition of two Bergamini/FREMM class frigates from the Italian Navy and the upgrade programme in Greece, as well as two other programmes concerning the National Defence Forces.
