According to information published by Ekathimerini on April 26, 2022, the Greek Ministry of Defense has decided to spend €500 million to upgrade its four Hydra-Class (MEKO) frigates.
The four Hydra-class frigates of the Hellenic Navy are based on the MEKO 200HN design built by the Gerrman company Blohm and Voss.
The first ship was built in Germany while the other three were constructed at the Hellenic Shipyards at Scaramanga. HS Spetsai (F453) was commissioned in October 1996, HS Psara (F454) in April 1998 and HS Salamis (F455) in December 1998.
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