Greece to buy French warships in multibillion-euro defence deal

Paris and Athens hail landmark accord aimed at defending shared interests in the Mediterranean

Greece and France have signed a multibillion-euro military agreement, a deal hailed by the leaders of both countries as a bold first step towards deeper military cooperation on the continent.

Barely two weeks after the humiliating loss of a submarine deal with Australia - after the unexpected Aukus defence pact between Australia, the UK and US - Paris on Tuesday announced the landmark accord with Athens.