Greek Navy unveils Pyrpolitis kamikaze drone

On October 13, 2026, the Hellenic Navy officially unveiled the 'Pyrpolitis,' a custom-built unmanned surface vehicle, at the Skaramangas Naval Fort. The presentation took place during the inauguration of the Joint Center for Unmanned and Autonomous Maritime Systems in the presence of Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias.

The Pyrpolitis is a domestically developed kamikaze drone designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strikes against enemy vessels. It features advanced autonomous navigation capabilities, which officials stated are currently in the final stages of testing. This system is intended to enhance the operational capacity of the Greek fleet, particularly for asymmetric warfare in the Aegean archipelago.

The development marks a strategic shift toward strengthening maritime defenses through indigenous technology. Following the successful inauguration of the new training facility, the military aims to transition the Pyrpolitis project toward mass production, as the Hellenic Navy seeks to integrate more autonomous systems into its fleet architecture.