Τη Δευτέρα 7 Απριλίου 2025, πραγματοποιήθηκε, στο Κέντρο
Αεροπορικής Τακτικής (ΚΕΑΤ) στην Αεροπορική Βάση Ανδραβίδας, η
Ημέρα Διακεκριμένων Επισκεπτών (Distinguished Visitors Day – DV
DAY) της Πολυεθνικής Αεροπορικής Άσκησης «ΗΝΙΟΧΟΣ-25».
Χαιρετισμό απηύθυναν ο Αρχηγός του Γενικού Επιτελείου
Εθνικής Άμυνας (ΓΕΕΘΑ), Στρατηγός Δημήτριος Χούπης και ο Αρχηγός
του Γενικού Επιτελείου Αεροπορίας (ΓΕΑ), Αντιπτέραρχος (Ι)
Δημοσθένης Γρηγοριάδης.
Κατά τη διάρκεια της DV Day, οι προσκεκλημένοι αφού
ενημερώθηκαν για τη διεξαγωγή της Άσκησης από τον Διοικητή του
ΚΕΑΤ, Ταξίαρχο (Ι) Γεώργιο Πέτρου, παρακολούθησαν διελεύσεις
σχηματισμών Μαχητικών Αεροσκαφών και περιηγήθηκαν στους χώρους
του Κέντρου Επιχειρήσεων (WHITE CELL) των συμμετεχουσών
δυνάμεων.
Την Ημέρα Διακεκριμένων Επισκεπτών παρακολούθησαν:
- Βουλευτές των Κομμάτων της Βουλής των Ελλήνων
- οι Πρέσβεις στην Ελλάδα των Ηνωμένων Αραβικών Εμιράτων
(ΗΑΕ), της Ινδίας, της Ισπανίας, και της Σλοβενίας, καθώς και
εκπρόσωποι των Πρέσβεων των ΗΠΑ, του Μαυροβουνίου, της Ιταλίας
και της Πολωνίας - Εκπρόσωποι των Αρχηγών των Γενικών Επιτελείων Στρατού
και Ναυτικού - Εκπρόσωποι των Αρχηγών των Πολεμικών Αεροποριών της
Γαλλίας, των ΗΑΕ, του Κατάρ, της Ιταλίας, της Ισπανίας και του Ισραήλ,
καθώς και ο Διοικητής της Διοίκησης Αεροπορίας Κύπρου, Ταξίαρχος (Ι)
Γεώργιος Αλεξάνδρου - ο Αρχηγός Τακτικής Αεροπορίας, Αντιπτέραρχος (Ι)
Παναγιώτης Γεωργακόπουλος, ο Διοικητής της Διοίκησης Ειδικού
Πολέμου του ΓΕΕΘΑ Αντιστράτηγος Γεώργιος Μανουράς, Ανώτατοι
Αξιωματικοί των Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων, καθώς και οι Ακόλουθοι Άμυνας
στην Αθήνα της Γαλλίας, των ΗΑΕ, των ΗΠΑ, της Ιταλίας, της Ισπανίας
και του Ισραήλ, καθώς και ο Σύνδεσμός του ΓΕΕΦ/ΓΕΕΘΑ - οι τοπικές πολιτειακές και θρησκευτικές Αρχές.
Χαιρετισμός Αρχηγού ΓΕΑ, Αντιπτέραρχου (Ι) Δημοσθένη Γρηγοριάδη,
στη DV Day της Άσκησης Ηνίοχος 2025
Χαιρετισμός Αρχηγού ΓΕΑ, Αντιπτέραρχου (Ι) Δημοσθένη
Γρηγοριάδη, στη DV Day της Άσκησης Ηνίοχος 2025
Chief of Hellenic National Defense General Staff,
Ambassadors,
Generals,
Distinguished guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is with great pride and honour that I welcome you all to the Distinguished
Visitors’ Day of Exercise INIOCHOS 25. Today, at Andravida Air Base,
we stand together as friends, partners and allies, witnessing the power of
cooperation, training, and shared vision for security and stability.
INIOCHOS has evolved into one of the most demanding and realistic
multinational air exercises in the world, and this year’s iteration is no
exception.
For over a decade, INIOCHOS has grown in complexity and scope,
providing participants with a unique and challenging training environment.
Through continuous evolution and adaptation, we have refined our
capabilities, ensuring that we meet the demands of modern air warfare.
Over the years, the Hellenic Air Force has accumulated invaluable
experience through INIOCHOS, not only in executing complex, multi-
domain air operations but also in organizing and managing large-scale
multinational exercises. This expertise has played a pivotal role in the very
successful hosting of NATO’s first ever Flag exercise, the Ramstein Flag,
which was held at this very base just six months ago.
The primary goal of INIOCHOS is to provide high-quality training that
simulates real-world combat scenarios. The battlefield of tomorrow is
becoming increasingly complex, contested, and interconnected.
INIOCHOS exposes participants to an intensive battle rhythm, replicating
the friction and unpredictability of actual combat situations. Our pilots,
planners, and ground crews are tested to their limits, preparing them for the
challenges they will face in operational environments.
This year, we are honored to host air assets and personnel from 13 allied
and partner nations, spanning Europe, America, and Asia. This marks a
record number of participants for INIOCHOS, a testament to the growing
significance of this exercise. Notably, the majority of these nations return
year after year, further solidifying the trust, collaboration, and shared
commitment to enhancing our collective operational capabilities.
INIOCHOS 25 offers training opportunities for a wide range of air
operations, challenging participants to refine their tactical and operational
skills in a rigorous environment. After the ceremony, we will have the
opportunity to observe the high level of the exercise through technology,
gaining insight into the exercise’s demanding scenarios. Additionally, we
will witness the Hellenic Air Force innovative approach to training, having
built from scratch a state-of-the-art synthetic training facility. This facility
has recently achieved a major milestone by successfully integrating live
aircraft with simulators in the same training environment, elevating
training realism and enhancing operational readiness.
Distinguished guests,
On behalf of the Hellenic Air Force, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all
participating nations, aircrews, support personnel, and organizers who
have made this exercise possible. Your commitment to excellence and
partnership is what defines the success of INIOCHOS and ensures its
continued prominence as a premier multinational exercise.
As we observe today’s activities, I would like to extend my sincere
appreciation to the Hellenic Army, the Hellenic Navy, and the Special
Warfare Command for their invaluable support and contribution. Their
expertise and cooperation play a crucial role in creating realistic joint
operational scenarios, enhancing the overall effectiveness of this exercise,
and reinforcing our ability to operate seamlessly across multiple domains.
In conclusion, let me recognize the dedication and professionalism of the
men and women of the Hellenic Air Force, whose firm commitment
ensures the success of this exercise. Special recognition is due to the
personnel of the Air Tactics Center and the 117 Combat Wing, whose hard
work and meticulous planning have been instrumental in making
INIOCHOS 25 a world-class exercise.
Distinguished guests,
INIOCHOS 25 reaffirms our unity, readiness, and commitment to
collective security. As Heraclitus said, “Πόλεμος πατήρ πάντων”—war is
the father of all things. This timeless wisdom reminds us that through
struggle and challenge, we forge strength, resilience, and innovation.
Today, we witness the strength of cooperation, the professionalism of our
forces, and the innovation shaping the future of air warfare. May the
lessons learned here enhance our interoperability and reinforce our
partnerships for years to come. May our skies remain safe, and our bonds
endure.
Fight’s on!