Months of secret consultations culminated in an agreement. Athens and Kyiv have agreed on the joint production of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) at Greek shipyards, Kathimerini reports.
The agreement became known after 16 November, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens. Previously, the Greek prime minister had been caught in a ballistic attack in Odesa in March 2024 while on a visit.
Creating a maritime shield against Russian drones
The confidential agreement provides for the establishment of a new production line at Greek shipyards capable of building advanced unmanned platforms for supply to both Ukrainian and Greek armed forces.
Greek companies participating in the program will provide electronic systems, optical equipment, sensors, and, if necessary, explosive materials.
Months of secret negotiations open a new chapter
Athens and Kyiv also discussed expanding cooperation in unmanned underwater vehicles, should the USV program continue.
Ukrainian defense technologies have been described as highly dynamic, with operational tactics updated roughly every seven days to counter Russia’s rapid advances in aerial drones and other unmanned systems.
A Greek military delegation and representatives from the shipyard hosting the assembly line are expected to visit Ukraine soon to advance the deal. It has reportedly followed months of confidential consultations.
