Greek Frigate HS Hydra Is Returning Home Early

While the families of the crew of the Greek frigate F-452 HS Hydra celebrate, her early return from Horn of Africa, this shows the dire fiscal situation the Greek armed forces are facing. In early February, HS Hydra was send by Greek Navy to participate in the Operation Atalanta, the anti-piracy operation of EU off the coast of Somalia. She... Continue Reading →

8 Mar 2012

TCG Giresun Exercised With Russians And EUNAVFOR In Gulf Of Aden

The Turkish flagship of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 F-491 TCG Giresun took part in a joint replenishment at sea exercise with EUNAVFOR and Russian ships in Gulf of Aden. According to the EU Navfor press release the Europeans showed their replenishment at sea skills first and later watched how Russians do it. The flagship of EUNAVFOR, A-14 SPS Patiño refueled the Turkish frigate later,... Continue Reading →