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Mitsotakis met with Republican Senators in Chania – Dendias present

During the meeting, the excellent level of Greek-American relations and Greek-American defence cooperation was discussed

Second Belh@rra frigate launched – Possibility of acquiring a fourth

The expansionist strategy of Turkey and the asymmetrical threats faced by Greece are guiding Athens in its decisions to strengthen the country's defense - Strengthening the Navy and developing new weapons systems are essential - Ongoing programs and the needs of each branch are being assessed

Kostis Hadjidakis: Common actions & policies for investment, development and defence

Greater use of pension funds in Capital Markets

Mitsotakis: If we don’t upgrade the EU’s defense capabilities we are sending the wrong message

The PM emphasized that Europe must develop its defense industry & not depend on third parties

Five judges were dismissed due to long delays in issuing decisions

The decisions of the Supreme Court - The judges showed their human face to a First Judge who faced repeated serious health problems and yet changed her image radically

Politico: Who’s the boss when it comes to defense: NATO or the EU? – Analysis

Both NATO and the EU want to spend a €100 billion on defense — and that’s leading to clashes between the two Brussels-based institutions

11 ships are trapped behind the Key Bridge, including 4 considered critical to the US’s defense

Although efforts are underway to clear the wreckage, including temporary channels for smaller vessels, stormy conditions have complicated the cleanup

EU Summit: EU countries divided on issuing a Eurobond for defense – Who says “yes” & who says “no”

Mitsotakis calls for new ways to finance defense spending - "Yes" from France, Italy & southern countries - "No" from the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Denmark & Austria

North Korea displays enough ICBMs to overwhelm US defense system against them

Administration after administration has failed to stop North Korea from developing such large numbers of an ICBM that could possibly reach the US

Germany takes over leadership of NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF)

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the federal government's decision to invest 100 billion euros in defence equipment

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