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Greece agrees to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France

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Posted on April 14, 2025

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· Last updated: April 14, 2025

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Greece Signs Agreement to Purchase 16 Missiles from France

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)

Key Takeaways

Greece to buy 16 Exocet missiles from France.
Deal part of a defense pact signed in 2021.
Greece aims to modernize its military by 2036.
Includes purchase of frigates and fighter jets.
Part of a 25-billion-euro defense plan.

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The article discusses Greece's agreement to purchase 16 Exocet missiles from France as part of a defense modernization plan.

What is included in Greece's defense pact with France?

The pact includes the purchase of French frigates, Rafale fighter jets, and Exocet missiles.

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Greece aims to enhance its defense capabilities and maintain regional security, particularly in relation to Turkey.

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