Greece signs deal to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France

Greek defence minister Nikos Dendias met his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu in Athens (AP)

Greece has signed a deal to purchase anti-ship missiles from France as it seeks to bolster its defences in a procurement programme aimed at addressing tensions with neighbouring Turkey.

Greece’s defence minister Nikos Dendias signed the agreement for 16 Exocet missiles with his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu, who was on a one-day visit to Athens. The two did not disclose the cost of the deal.