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The modern Greek navy historically hails from the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Hellenic Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).
The Hellenic Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the Armed Forces of Greece. As of 2024, the Navy operates a wide variety of warships including: 13 frigates, 10 submarines, 19 missile boats, 10 gunboats, and 15 helicopters.
History of the Hellenic Navy; Previous Chiefs of Hellenic Navy General Staff; Floating Μaritime Μuseums
The history of the Hellenic Navy (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό) begins with the birth of modern Greece, and due to the maritime nature of the country, this force has been the premier service of the Greek Armed Forces.
Here is an overview of the Hellenic Navy's planned procurement of naval vessels and aircraft, as well as the expected modernization and upgrade of in-service vessels.
Rivalries, realignments, and passions undermined the mighty Athenian empire and led to defeat. One result of this war, apart from the loss of forces that seriously affected the history of both rivals in the years that followed, was to protract the division of Greece into city-states and short-lived confederations.
Forged in waves: The unseen force of Greece’s navy seals. Greece’s elite Underwater Demolition Teams, or ΟΥΚ, trace their roots to 1953, when the Hellenic Navy sent eight sailors to train in the United States. The result was Greece’s first training school, formally launched with just five graduates in 1957. Overcoming obstacles with ...
Greece is “revamping the entirety of our armed forces,” including acquiring four frigates, and the country is updating its defense pact with the United States.
Hellenic Navy General Staff 229 Mesogion Ave. , Postal Code 155 61 Cholargos, Athens Telephone Center: (+30) 210 6551900
The Hellenic Navy wants to buy four new frigates, modernize the combat capability of its four current Hydra-class MEKO 200 frigates and receive some kind of interim capability to operate while...