The commander of the Hellenic Navy completed an official visit to Israel, part of expanding cooperation between the two navies. The chiefs held professional discussions on evolving security challenges in near and far maritime theaters and their implications for freedom of navigation, regional stability, and maritime security.
The commander of the Hellenic Navy completed an official visit to Israel over the weekend, as part of deepening cooperation between the Israeli Navy and the Hellenic Navy. According to an Israeli military-source statement carried by N12, the two service chiefs held professional discussions on evolving security challenges in near and far maritime theaters, and their implications for freedom of navigation, regional stability, and maritime security.
The visit follows a broader trend of expanding defense ties between Jerusalem and Athens. As The Zioneer reported on June 11, Greece is advancing a major defense procurement from Israel that includes upgrading its unmanned aerial vehicle fleet with strike capabilities.
No further details on the visit's agenda or any specific agreements were disclosed.
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