Greece will begin negotiations for the procurement of a fourth Belharra-type frigate, in addition to the three built by France's Naval Group, National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced during the launch of the second such frigate in France on Thursday.

The frigate 'Hydra', which took part in the European Union operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES returned to its base at Salamina island on Thursday, having completed its mission, the Hellenic Navy General Staff said on Thursday.

Shortly before 22:00 on Monday, the frigate "Hydra" set sail from the Salamis Naval Station, in order to participate in the "Aspides" operation in the Red Sea.