Greece Orders RAM Block 2A Missiles for Fast Attack Craft

Greece strengthens naval air defense by acquiring RAM Block 2A missiles for fast attack craft, soon extending capability to FDI frigates with RAM Block 2B. This bolsters Greek deterrence amid Eastern Mediterranean tensions.

Greece has officially ordered RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2A to arm its fast attack missile craft. The Hellenic Ministry of National Defence’s General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) confirmed the procurement, signaling a clear boost to Greek naval air defense capabilities.

This move follows Greece’s ongoing naval modernization efforts amid heightened Eastern Mediterranean security tensions. RAM Block 2A missiles provide short-range, quick-reaction defense against anti-ship missiles and aircraft, critical for fast attack platforms operating in contested waters.

Strategically, integrating RAM missiles on fast attack crafts enhances Greece’s layered naval air defense, strengthening deterrence against regional adversaries, notably Turkey, which has extended naval operations in disputed zones. Following this, Greece plans to equip its French-built FDI Hellenic Navy frigates with RAM Block 2B missiles, expanding air defense coverage to larger multi-mission vessels.

Technically, the RAM Block 2A missile features improved seekers and enhanced electronic countermeasure resistance compared to earlier versions. It employs infrared homing to track incoming threats swiftly. The planned RAM Block 2B missiles for FDI frigates will bring further modernized capabilities, including upgraded guidance systems and extended range for robust fleet defense.

This procurement marks a significant increase in Greece’s naval defensive posture, enhancing the survivability of fast attack and frigate units against evolving missile threats. It signals continued naval buildup in the Eastern Mediterranean, raising the stakes amid persistent Greek-Turkish maritime disputes and broader regional security challenges.