Passing Exercise Between a Hellenic Navy Helicopter and the FS Jacques STOSSKOPF

On Monday, 15 June 2026, a PASSEX (Passing Exercise) was conducted between a Hellenic Navy S-70B Aegean Hawk helicopter and the French Navy support ship FS Jacques Stosskopf in the Central Aegean Sea.

During the exercise, shipboard landing and take-off drills, as well as hoist transfer procedures, were carried out.

The joint training enhanced the participants’ operational readiness, operational effectiveness, and interoperability.

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