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Posted on April 14, 2025
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Greece has agreed to purchase 16 Exocet missiles from France as part of a defense pact to modernize its military by 2036, enhancing its capabilities against regional threats.
ATHENS - Greece has signed a deal to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said on Monday.
The agreement for the French-built Exocet missiles was signed by Dendias and France's Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu who is visiting Athens. The cost of the deal was not disclosed.
Under a defence pact with France signed in 2021, Greece agreed to buy three French frigates and some 24 Dassault-made Rafale fighter jets.
In addition, Greece has said it will buy a fourth Belharra frigate and cruise missiles from France, as part of a 25-billion-euro defence plan by 2036 to modernise its armed forces as it seeks to keep pace with its neighbour and historical rival Turkey.
(Reporting by Lefteris Papadimas; Writing by Angeliki Koutantou; editing by Barbara Lewis)
The article discusses Greece's agreement to purchase 16 Exocet missiles from France as part of a defense modernization plan.
The pact includes the purchase of French frigates, Rafale fighter jets, and Exocet missiles.
Greece aims to enhance its defense capabilities and maintain regional security, particularly in relation to Turkey.
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