German naval defence supplier TKMS and Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards have entered an exclusive agreement to jointly execute a mid-life upgrade programme for four Hellenic Navy HDW Class 214 submarines.
By collaborating with the original equipment manufacturer, the Hellenic Navy intends to ensure system compatibility and access to critical technical data. TKMS stated that the programme is designed to reduce technical risk while safeguarding operational readiness.
The company noted that a substantial portion of the upgrade activities will be carried out domestically to support local industrial participation.
These efforts are intended to facilitate technology transfer and strengthen Greek naval defence capabilities.
TKMS indicated that the upgrade programme supports long-term strategic planning, which may include the acquisition of new generation submarine platforms.
Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, the Chief Executive Officer of Skaramangas Shipyards, added, “This collaboration represents a major step forward for the Greek shipbuilding industry and for the country's defense ecosystem, building on the long-standing relationship between TKMS and the Hellenic Navy.”