Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will announce an important national defense modernization plan in Parliament on March 27, 2025, which includes the modernization and upgrading of four “Papanikolis”-class submarines and the purchase of new submarines.This plan aims to enhance the combat capabilities of the Greek navy to meet regional security challenges, especially in the context of tensions with Turkey.
The "Papanikolis"-class submarine is an important force of the Greek navy. It is based on the German Type 214 design and has an advanced air-independent propulsion (AIP) system.This modernization and upgrade plan will significantly enhance the combat capabilities of these submarines, enabling them to maintain a high degree of combat effectiveness in the coming decades.The upgrade includes new torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, and advanced sonar systems.
In addition to upgrading existing submarines, Greece also plans to purchase new submarines to replace the old Type 209-class submarines.The Greek navy is considering a variety of design options, including Germany's Type 209 1400 Mod, France's “Scorpene” class (Scorpene) and Sweden's Saab A26.These new submarines will be gradually introduced into the Greek navy and are expected to be deployed within the next ten years.
The modernization plan of the Greek navy also includes updating its weapon systems.The first batch of 44 SeaHake Mod4 heavy torpedoes will arrive at the Salamis Naval Base in early summer 2025.These torpedoes were originally scheduled to be delivered in 2023, but were postponed due to supply chain disruptions.The SeaHake Mod4 torpedo has advanced electronic countermeasures capabilities and can accurately strike targets in complex sea conditions.
Greece's national defense modernization plan was launched in the context of the increasingly complex regional security situation.In recent years, Greece and Turkey have had disputes over maritime borders, energy resources, and airspace in the eastern Mediterranean.Greece hopes to maintain its military advantage in the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea by increasing its naval power.
Greece's national defense modernization plan not only includes submarine upgrades and the procurement of new equipment, but also involves the development of unmanned aerial vehicles, communications satellites, and the “Achilles Shield” (Achilles Shield) air defense anti-missile system.These measures will comprehensively enhance Greece's national defense capabilities and enable it to better respond to regional security challenges in the future.
Greece's national defense modernization plan shows its firm position on regional security issues, and it also provides important support for the collective security strategies of Europe and NATO.
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