Rafael, IAI and ELTA bring combat-proven technology, but Athens is setting a crucial condition: Greek control over command-and-control, access to source code and substantial participation by the domestic defense industry
Turkey’s defense minister raises the tone over Greek-Israeli defense cooperation, with Israeli-made air-defense systems and the reinforcement of the Aegean islands increasingly in Ankara’s sights
Greece is moving ahead with the largest integrated air- and missile-defence programme in its modern history. With an investment exceeding €3 billion, Greek industrial participation worth more than €700 million and a domestically controlled command-and-control architecture, “Achilles’ Shield” is designed to transform the country’s defence against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones and complex hybrid threats.
Greece’s National Security Council has approved a new generation of defense procurement centered on multi-layered air defense, drones, artificial intelligence, and stronger domestic defense industry participation.
Greece boosts air defense, F-16 Viper fleet, and F-35 infrastructure amid political debate
Greece enters a new geopolitical doctrine of power, investing in layered air and missile defense, fifth-generation fighter jets and naval superiority at a time of heightened regional tensions and strategic volatility.
Athens plans to invest €3 billion in air defense systems and PULS artillery, strengthening its posture against Turkey.
