Greece and France set to expand military cooperation

French defense minister Catherine Vautrin visited a French-made Belharra frigate named "Kimon", now belonging to Greece, on Thursday. The warship's welcoming ceremony outside the naval base of Salamis included a copy of an ancient Athenian trireme and the Georgios Averof, a historic cruiser that fought in the Balkan Wars.

Greece had announced plans to spend 25 billion euros through 2036 which includes a new anti-missile, anti-aircraft and anti-drone defensive dome. The defense ministers proposed expanding military cooperation between the two countries, a plan to ensure stability, peace, and security in the Mediterranean.