Greece Orders Exocet MM40 Block 3C Anti-Ship Missiles

In the existence of Ministers of Greece and France, an Interstate Convention was authorized, worrying the purchase of 16 EXOCET led projectiles, by GDDIA Supervisor General, Major General Ioannis Mpouras, and the agent of MBDA, Annie Kristina Ramon.

On Monday, April 14, 2025, Greece authorized an intergovernmental contract with France for the purchase of 16 EXOCET MM40 Block 3C anti-ship projectiles with land strike ability from MBDA. The Interstate Convention was formally checked in Athens by Major General Ioannis Bouras, General Supervisor of the General Directorate for Protection Investments and Armaments (GDDIA), and Mrs Annie Kristina Ramon, agent of MBDA (projectile systems), in the existence of the Greek and French Ministers of Protection, Nikos Dendias and Sébastien Lecornu, specifically. The finalizing happened throughout a main see by the French delegation, emphasizing the growing calculated partnership in between both countries.

At twelve noon, both Ministers collectively checked out the French frigate Alsace at the Port of Piraeus, Greece where they were oriented on its objective. Especially, Alsace was the first French warship that launched the latest generation of MBDA’s EXOCET missile back in 2023. Consequently, the French Priest checked out the Salamis Shipyards, where areas of the FDI frigates are being created for the Navies of both nations.

Naval Information recognizes that the EXOCET MM40 Block 3C gotten from Greece are meant for the last set of Roussen-class (Incredibly Vita) quick strike projectile craft (FACM)– HS Karathanasis ( P78) and HS Vlachakos (P79)— which were appointed in 2020 and 2022, specifically. These watercrafts presently take advantage of Block 3 and the considerably substandard Block 2 projectile versions, which were gotten for the very first 5 vessels in the course. Keep in mind that the activation of the EXOCET MM40 Block 3C program was authorized by the Hellenic Parliament on June 22, 2022, and along with the projectiles, it consists of Follow-On Assistance (FOS) solutions. The overall approximated expense of the program totals up to EUR33 million.

Roussen-class FACM

The Roussen-class FACM, are stemmed from an expanded variation of the tested Vita layout, which is additionally in solution with the navies of Qatar and Oman. These vessels action 62 meters in size, with a light beam of 9.5 meters and a draft of 2.8 meters, displacing 668 bunches at complete lots. They can rates going beyond 35 knots and have a functional series of 2,250 maritime miles at a travelling rate of 18 knots. Each ship runs with a team of 45 employees.

Regardless of their portable dimension, the Roussen-class FACMs are greatly equipped. Their key tool is a OTO 76/62 Super Rapid marine weapon, sustained by 8 EXOCET MM40 Block 2/3 anti-ship projectiles. Air protection is supplied by a 21-cell RAM surface-to-air projectile (SAM) launcher. Added weaponry consists of 2 OTO Breda 30mm weapons, 2 MG3 gatling gun and decoy introducing systems (DLS).

The very first 5 vessels in the course are furnished with very early 2000s-era sensing units and battle systems, consisting of the Thales MW08 3D G-band monitoring radar, STING fire control radar (FCR), PRECURSOR MkII reduced possibility of obstruct (LPI) radar, MIRADOR Mk I electro-optical fire control system (EOS-FCS), DR3000 radar digital assistance actions (R-ESM), and the TACTICOS battle administration system (CMS). The last 2 vessels include updated digital systems, such as the Thales VIGILE 100 R-ESM and the STIR 1.2 EO Mk2 FCR. In the coming years, all ships in the class are expected to undergo a significant modernization program to improve their digital systems as required.

EXOCET MM40 Block 3C

EXOCET MM40 Block 3c is the most up to date generation of MBDA’s EXOCET family members of anti-ship projectiles with land strike ability for assimilation on a wide array of systems consisting of surface area ships, submarines, quick jets, helicopters and seaside batteries. Considering that 2023, this projectile has actually been considerably incorporated right into all first-rank frigates of the French Navy– consisting of the FREMM, FDA/HORIZON, and FDI courses–either through upgrades of existing Block 3 missiles or using recently constructed systems. The very same projectile was gotten fromGreece in March 2022 to quip its Kimon-class (FDI HN) frigates Previous variations of EXOCET remain in solution with numerous navies all over the world.

The Block 3C generation improves the succeeding renovations made to EXOCET throughout its solution. MM40 Block 3C consists of all the qualities for which EXOCET is renowned, particularly its all-weather ability and high versatility of usage. Furthermore, this most recent projectile gain from brand-new hunter innovation and the growth of brand-new formulas created to fulfill the most up to date functional demands of anti-ship war, particularly high-intensity battle in intricate digital war atmospheres. The Block 3c variation of the projectile supplies improved efficiency in regards to variety, precision and resistance to countermeasures.

With a variety of over 200 kilometres (MBDA reports a 250km course variety), the brand-new Block 3C variation includes an electronic radio altimeter and a brand-new homing tool to the Block 3 variation, created to improve the munition’s capacities when faced with the significant obstacle positioned by the prevalent use new-generation digital countermeasures and stealth ships. The J-Band meaningful hunter of Block 3C stands for the most up to date innovation in projectile hunters: It brings effectiveness versus all types of digital war jamming.

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