In Athens, an agreement was signed for Greece to acquire 16 anti-ship missiles from France. According to Reuters, Greece is modernizing its armed forces to “keep up with” its neighbor Turkey.

Greece has reached an agreement with the Paris government to purchase anti-ship missiles.

The deal was signed by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and France’s Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu during his visit to Athens.

Lecornu visited the Greek Ministry of National Defense this morning. Welcomed by soldiers in a ceremony, the French minister held a special meeting with his Greek counterpart Dendias.

Leading Greek newspaper Kathimerini reported that the visit of the French Defense Minister was not only limited to bilateral issues but also extended to wider strategic matters within the framework of Europe.

As part of the defense agreement signed with France in 2021, Greece had agreed to acquire 3 French frigates and 24 Dassault Rafale fighter jets. Under the 25 billion euro agreement lasting until 2036, Greece announced that it will receive the 4th Belharra frigate and cruise missiles from France.

According to Reuters, Greece is modernizing its armed forces to “keep up with” Turkey.