A bill was submitted yesterday, Wednesday September 17th, by the Greek government to Parliament to purchase a fourth, highly advanced Belharra-class frigate from France, that will be capable of firing ballistic missiles, according to Defense Minister Nikos Dendias.
The acquisition of the new warship, to be named “Themistoklis,” is part of a multibillion-euro defense modernization program, that also includes new F-35 fighter jets and submarines.
Mr. Dendias explained that the fourth frigate is an enhanced “Standard 2++” version and that Greece’s first three Belharra frigates will also be upgraded to the same advanced standard. Greek shipyards are expected to have a 25% participation in the ship’s construction.
