Greece and France have signed an interstate agreement on the purchase of 16 EXOCET MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missiles with the ability to attack ground targets. The signing took place in Athens in the presence of the Greek and French Defense Ministers Nikos Dendias and Sebastien Lecorny. The document was signed by Major General Ioannis Buras, Director General of the Directorate General for Defense Investments and Armaments (GDDIA), and MBDA representative Anni Cristina Ramon.
Characteristics of EXOCET MM40 Block 3C missiles
- Firing range: over 200 km.
- Advanced guidance systems: The missiles are equipped with the latest guidance systems that provide high accuracy and resistance to electronic interference.
-The ability to attack ground targets: missiles can be used not only against ships, but also to attack ground targets.
These missiles will be used on the last two Roussen—class missile boats, HS Karathanasis (P78) and HS Vlachakos (P79). This will strengthen Greece's naval capabilities and improve its defensive capabilities.
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