Naval Group Hellas, the Greek subsidiary of France’s Naval Group, has signed a framework agreement with PPC Inspectra, a subsidiary of the PPC Group accredited by the Hellenic Accreditation System (ESYD), to provide laboratory testing, inspection and certification services in support of the Hellenic Navy’s new FDI frigates.

Under the framework agreement, PPC Inspectra will provide specialized testing and inspection services, including non-destructive testing (NDT), cable inspections, including fiber-optic systems, equipment inspections using mini drones, and mast inspections using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).