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Oct- 2025 -

24 October

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Greece Turns Army Base Into Drone Production Hub

Greece has converted an army facility to mass-produce drones, following lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.

21 October

Europe

Republic of Korea navy Sohn Won-yil-class submarine ROKS Lee Beom-seok (SS 081) sails during the force integration phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s Hyundai Joins Race for Future Greek Submarines

South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries has unveiled its submarine designs and bid for the Hellenic Navy’s multibillion-euro naval modernization program.

6 October

Air

A Hellenic Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet

Rojoef Manuel

NATO Presses Greece to Transfer Mirage 2000 Combat Jets to Ukraine

NATO allies are increasing pressure on Greece to transfer part of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter fleet to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.

1 October

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Greece Acquires Two Italian FREMM Frigates to Boost Naval Power

Greece will buy two Italian FREMM Bergamini frigates, deepening naval cooperation with Italy and advancing Mediterranean defense modernization.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Greece to Expand Military Training With New Drone and Counter-Drone School

Greece has announced the establishment of a drone and anti-drone training school in Tripoli, located in the southern part of the country.

24 September

Sea

Vessels, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, are moored at the port of Bizerte in northern Tunisia on September 13, 2025.

Staff Writer With AFP

Organizers Say Gaza Aid Flotilla Targeted by Multiple Drones

Organizers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said that several of their boats had been targeted by drones.

18 September

Europe

Meeting of Greece's Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis with Belgacem Haftar, son of Khalifa Haftar, while shaking hands

Staff Writer With AFP

Greece, Libya to Hold Talks on Maritime Zones Dispute

Greece and Libya have agreed to hold talks to resolve a dispute over their respective exclusive economic zones in the Mediterranean Sea.

15 September

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Ships Set Sail From Greece to Join Gaza Aid Flotilla

Two ships set sail Sunday from Syros to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international mission aiming to break the blockade of Gaza and deliver aid.

Aug- 2025 -

21 August

Europe

People hold flags during a pro-Israel demonstration outside Israels embassy in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (Photo by Aris Oikonomou / SOOC via AFP)

Rojoef Manuel

Greek Opposition Slams Sale of Local Military Vehicle Developer to Israel’s SK Group

A Greek opposition party has condemned the sale of a domestic defense contractor to Israel’s SK Group, which owns Israeli Military Industries and Israeli Shipyards.

13 August

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea Courts Greece With Submarine, Drone, and Vehicle Deals

South Korea has presented Greece with three major defense cooperation proposals to secure its position in the European Commission’s 800-billion-euro rearmament program.

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