Yesterday, Thursday, January 19, a joint PASSEX exercise (passing exercise) of the Spetsai frigate with the Israeli high-speed missile patrol ship INS Kidon took place in a wider sea area west of the port of Haifa.

As stated, during the joint training, the objects of the joint surface and air operational composition, as well as translational maneuvers, were worked out.

The joint exercise is part of the recent signing of the Greek-Israeli Defense Cooperation Program 2022 and has contributed to increased levels of operational readiness, combat capability and cooperation in a bilateral context.