The Hellenic Navy: Champions of yesterday and today preparing to face new challenges

Article Abstract:

The Hellenic Navy (HN), as part of Greek history as a maritime nation, is an important part of the proposed transformation plans for the Hellenic Armed Forces, aimed at utilizing flexible, rapidly deployable, interoperable and sustainable weaponry and forces, with the capability of stalling present security threats and potential future attacks. It is capable of combined and joint operations, but also operates independently, and modernization and procurement plans are underway to enhance maritime capabilities.

Greece, Greece. Hellenic Navy, Military reform

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Latin American OPV programs

Article Abstract:

A significant decrease in traditional naval threats has enabled Latin American countries to shift focus and resources from heavily armed Navies to lighter armed, long-endurance patrol vessels known as OPVs to provide coastal defense against non-traditional threats such as piracy, illegal immigration and smuggling. The OPV programs of Latin American countries with special focus on Chile, Mexico and Venezuela are detailed.

Latin America, International politics, Ship Building and Repairing, Patrol Boats, Military aspects, Military policy, Arms smuggling, Control

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Bulgarian navy

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The Bulgarian Navy was established in 1879 in the town of Russe. The first Bulgarian naval officers were ruined at academics in Russia, Italy, Austria-Hungary and France, during the Balkan War of 1912-1913.

Bulgaria, History, Navy-yards and naval stations, Naval bases, Naval officers

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