A symbolic meeting between Greece and France took place aboard the new Greek Belharra frigate, “Kimon”, as part of an official visit by France’s Minister of Armed Forces, Catherine Vautrin, to Athens. Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias hosted the discussions, signaling a deepening of the two countries’ military cooperation. The agenda includes strengthening defense collaboration, renewing the bilateral agreement, and addressing broader regional security issues. The Greek Navy’s modernization goes beyond the three existing Belharra frigates, with France proposing an additional three FDI-class frigates. Greece aims for a new five-year upgraded pact, encompassing military-industrial collaboration and potential operational cooperation in case of security needs.