Greek and Israeli Navies Conduct Joint Missile Drills in the North Crete Sea
Greek and Israeli warships carried out coordinated SPIKE NLOS missile firings in the North Crete Sea, demonstrating the new system’s effectiveness and boosting interoperability.
On Wednesday, Greek and Israeli naval forces executed a series of live-fire drills in the North Crete Sea, overseen by GEETHA chief Dimitrios Choupis and Israeli Navy chief Vice Admiral Eyal Harel. The operation involved a wide array of Greek assets—frigates, submarines, fast attack craft, patrol vessels, anti-submarine helicopters and air force aircraft—alongside two Israeli missile-carrying ships. SPIKE NLOS and ER missiles were launched from a K/Β-equipped fighter and a MARK-V warship, all hitting their targets and confirming the new weapon system’s operational value.
Israeli units also conducted missile launches, and a torpedo strike from a submarine sank the designated target frigate S-F Boumboulina (F-463). Following the drills, senior Greek and Israeli naval commanders met aboard the frigate Psara to exchange views on regional maritime challenges, freedom of navigation and plans to deepen joint operations and technology sharing.
Why it matters
The drills showcase enhanced Greek-Israeli naval cooperation and validate a new missile system, contributing to regional maritime security.
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