FDI-HN News

Greek FDI Frigate Kimon Receives Extra VLS Cells
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Greek FDI Frigate Kimon Receives Extra VLS Cells

During the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to France, 16 additional Sylver A-50 VLS cells were spotted on the FDI frigate Kimon.

Hellenic Navy Considers Acquiring the 4th F/C FDI Belh@rra
Navy / Maritime

Hellenic Navy Considers Acquiring the 4th F/C FDI Belh@rra

The Greek Defence Ministry is considering acquiring the 4th frigate FDI Belh@rra as an LCS surface unit, and Coastal Patrol Vessel alternatives seem to fail.

Naval Group Lays Keel of HN’s 3rd FDI Formion
Navy / Maritime

Naval Group Lays Keel of HN’s 3rd FDI Formion

On April 15, 2024, the first block of the third Greek FDI frigate HN “Formion” was laid at the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient.

Greece Launches its Program for Three Frigates (FDI HN) with Naval Group
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Greece Launches its Program for Three Frigates (FDI HN) with Naval Group

Today, Greece and the Naval Group signed the contracts for three defence and intervention frigates, plus one optional, and their in-service support.

France wants to sign the Greek Deal
Navy / Maritime

France wants to sign the Greek Deal

France and Greece want to end the acquisition struggle with Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention (FDI)(the export designation Belh@rra®) and Gowind corvettes.