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The 4th Belharra Frigate was approved by an increased majority in the Greek parliament
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03/10/2025
The Ministry of National Defence’s bill entitled “Approval of the Draft Contracts in the Field of Defence for the Amendment of the 016B/21 and 017B/21 Contracts for the Supply of FDI HN-type Frigates” was passed with a broad majority.
ND, PASOK-KINAL, SYRIZA, Hellenic Solution and Niki voted in favour of the agreements regarding the procurement of the fourth Belharra frigate, Standard 2++ level, as well as the upgrade of the previous three from Standard 2 to Standard 2++. KKE, New Left and Freedom Sailing voted against.
With an increased majority of 243 votes in favour, 45 against and 4 abstentions, out of 292 MPs present, Article 1 of the bill – which contained the draft of the main agreement – was adopted following a roll-call vote triggered by the joint request of New Left and Freedom Sailing.
Source: AMNA
Also read: Salamis Shipyards | Delivery of New Blocks for the third FDI Frigate
*This article was translated and summarised from its Greek original.
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