The Hellenic Navy frigate Nikiforos Fokas has replaced the Elli after the latter completed an almost 100-day deployment as part of Greece’s contribution to Cyprus’ defence.
The changeover was confirmed to the Cyprus Mail by Defence Ministry spokesman Christos Pieris.
Like the frigates Kimon , Psara and Elli before it, Nikiforos Fokas is equipped with Greece’s Kentavros counter-drone system .
The deployment forms part of Greece’s continuing naval presence around
