Lorient, FranceNaval Warfare
The ship is the second of four under the Greek programme, with the third scheduled for late 2026. The delivery marks a step in fleet renewal, but does not in itself mean the ship has reached operational readiness.
Black SeaNaval Warfare
Athens expressed solidarity with Bulgaria and called for accountability. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the strike off Cape Kaliakra and the rescue of all 18 crew; the ship sank overnight into 29 October.
New York, USANaval Warfare
According to Geopolitiki, the Greek prime minister will chair a Security Council meeting on 29 October. For now, this is a diplomatic programme, not a set of agreed measures.
Sea of CreteNaval Warfare
According to the Israeli military, the exercise included sailing together, countering maritime threats and firing missiles at a target ship. Naval News also reports Greek firings of SPIKE missiles.
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