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Greece and Ukraine will co-produce unmanned surface vessels under a newly agreed defense program, Greek media reported Tuesday, citing “well-informed sources.”
According to the daily Kathimerini, the deal was finalized Sunday during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Athens.
The program will supply naval drones to both countries’ armed forces and establish a new production line at shipyards capable of manufacturing such vessels.
Greek firms participating in the effort will provide electronic systems, optical equipment, sensors, and, if required, explosive components, the report said.
Athens and Kyiv also discussed the possibility of expanding cooperation into unmanned underwater vehicles, depending on the progress of the surface-drone project.
The newspaper noted that Greek officials expect the program to grant Athens access to Ukraine’s combat-proven drone technology.
It would also help Greece “close the gap” with Türkiye, which introduced its first unmanned surface vessels in 2021 and continues to expand its fleet.
Funding for the program has already been approved through Greece’s long-term defense procurement plan for 2025–2036, following high-level confidential consultations between the two sides, Kathimerini reported.
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