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‘Achilles’ Shield’ to be presented at Thessaloniki Oxi Day military parade today for the first time

Advanced anti-drone systems, autonomous naval vehicles and next-generation weapons take centre stage at Greece’s 28 October parade, showcasing the transformation of the country’s Armed Forces under the Agenda 2030 modernisation programme

New €4.2 billion defense procurement program: “Achilles’ Shield,” Greece’s version of the Iron Dome, featuring three Israeli anti-aircraft systems, drones, satellites, and night-vision goggles

Eleven programmes strengthen the country against Erdoğan’s threats and transform Greece’s defence doctrine. What the balance of military power in the Aegean will look like in three years – The deployment and role of each weapons system – Full operational autonomy and network-centric integration with Patriot and HAWK systems – Possible gradual retirement of the S-300

Hellenic Armed Forces: The weapons & systems behind the “Achilles’ Shield” and the milestones of the new defense “dome”

All the weapons systems - from drones to missile defense and next-generation fighter jets - were showcased during Greece’s national anniversary celebrations, offering a glimpse into the country’s new, multi-layered defense doctrine

Military Exercises with “Kimon,” Patriots, and Drones

The war in Iran represents an “unprecedented accumulation of field experience” for the crews of Greek frigates and their interaction with the advanced air defense systems of the French naval convoy in the Eastern Mediterranean—a general rehearsal also for building a “European fleet”