Vassilis Nedos
Political Editor, Diplomatic and Defense Correspondent at Kathimerini English Edition
Βασίλης Νέδος PhD UoA, Diplomatic-Defense correspondent Kathimerini VMO. RTNE https://t.co/m4T9YxaIN5
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1 week ago |
ekathimerini.com | Vassilis Nedos
Wednesday’s secret meeting of the Government Council on Foreign and Defense Affairs (KYSEA) will decide Greece’s Long-Term Defense Procurements Plan for the years 2025-2036, with the Navy set to receive the bulk of the funding. The meeting, in which the Armed Forces leadership will also take part, is not expected to discuss programs for which contracts have already been signed, but where delivery will be within the aforementioned period, such as for the advanced F-35 aircraft.
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1 week ago |
ekathimerini.com | Vassilis Nedos
The close defense relations between France and Greece were affirmed Monday during the visit of French Minister of Defense Sebastien Lecornu. In practical terms, the two countries signed a 33-million-euro agreement for the procurement of 16 French-built Exocet anti-ship missiles and, specifically, the more advanced version MM40 Block 3. They will complement the existing, earlier makes of Exocet now in Greece’s gunboats.
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1 week ago |
ekathimerini.com | Vassilis Nedos
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias presented a comprehensive 12-year defense modernization program to Parliament on Thursday, aimed at enhancing Greece’s military capabilities from 2025 to 2036. The €28 billion plan includes a base budget of €25 billion, with an additional €3 billion expected from fiscal flexibility under the European “ReArm Europe” initiative.
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1 week ago |
ekathimerini.com | Vassilis Nedos
The long-awaited electric interconnection project between Greece and Cyprus is emerging as a key point of contention in the ongoing geopolitical standoff between Athens and Ankara. Greece has firmly stated that the project will proceed, but has kept the timeline for resuming research operations under wraps amid increasing pressure from Turkey. The Italian research vessel NG Worker, which is set to carry out surveys for the project, is expected to arrive in Iraklio, Crete, by Monday, April 14.
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2 weeks ago |
ekathimerini.com | Vassilis Nedos
ENERGY Athens stands firm on Med energy plans The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is returning from the Indian Ocean, and will dock in Iraklio and Piraeus in the coming days.
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