Greece plans to buy fourth frigate, cruise missiles from France


FILE PHOTO: Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias speaks during an interview with Reuters at the Ministry of Defence in Athens, Greece, March 1, 2024. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will start negotiations to buy a fourth Belharra frigate from France to strengthen its navy as it recovers from a decade-long debt crisis, the country's defence minister said on Thursday.

Greece agreed in 2021 to get three new Belharra frigates for 3.0 billion euros ($3.34 billion), with an option for one more, as it aims to replace old units that have operated for more than 30 years in its navy.

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