One of the long-established platforms of the Greek Navy, the Glafkos class submarine “Triton” (S-112), was retired after a long and important service period of 53 years.
The first example of the Type 209/1100 class, the “Triton”, was added to the Greek Navy inventory on August 8, 1972. According to Defense Review GR, the “Triton” made significant contributions to Greece’s maritime security by participating in many important operations in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. Capable of firing anti-ship missiles and torpedoes, the submarine was an important part of the Greek Navy’s deterrent.
With the retirement of the “Triton”, the number of active submarines of the Greek Navy has decreased to 9. Currently, the Greek submarine fleet consists of 4 Type 214 Papanikolis class (with AIP system), 3 modernized Type 209/1200 Poseidon class and 2 Glafkos class (S-110 Nireus active) submarines.
The change in Greece’s submarine fleet is part of the navy’s modernization efforts, with long-serving platforms like the Triton expected to be retired and replaced by more modern and capable submarines.
