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British Wildcat helicopters and Italian frigate Martinengo strengthen the air-defense shield in Cyprus
The two Wildcats were deployed to Cyprus for missions to neutralize Iranian drones. They are considered among the best maritime attack helicopters in the world and can carry up to 20 multi-purpose Martlet missiles
After Greece, France & Germany send warships to Cyprus – Britain rushes in last with destroyer & helicopters to protect its base
With the Greek Navy frigates HS Kimon & HS Psara already at sea and all four F-16 Viper fighter jets stationed yesterday at the "A. Papandreou" airbase, today Paris has taken over, while Germany has also responded positively to sending a warship
A “Hexagon” of alliances with India, Greece, Cyprus & Arab states sought by Netanyahu against Shiite and Sunni extremism
Ahead of the official visit to Israel by India’s Prime Minister, the Israeli Prime Minister shed light on his plans to contain both the “Shiite” axis of Iran and “Sunni” Islam, referring to the efforts of Turkey and Pakistan to court countries such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Military service is changing: Everyone in the Army, 10 weeks of basic training, €100 allowance in border areas
Changes to the training structure, emphasis on drones and cybersecurity – Rations upgraded both qualitatively and quantitatively
Imia Crisis 30 Years On: What brought down the helicopter? What really happened after the “no ships – no troops – no flags” decision? (video)
Colonel (ret.) Minas Kouzoupis of the Hellenic Army Aviation was present during the Imia Crisis and spoke to en.protothema about aspects that have not been heard to this day – Was the withdrawal agreement respected?
Mitsotakis: In order to be a prosperous and democratic country, we must be safe – Citizens accept that defense spending is necessary
Statements by the Prime Minister from Zagreb, where the EPP Summit is taking place – He was asked to answer why Greece spends so much money on defense
Turkish NAVTEX are illegal, impulsive actions, says Athens: “We will continue to exercise our sovereign rights”
According to International Law, government officials stress, a NAVTEX that covers an enormous area for an extended period and is not linked to a specific event is inconceivable
After “Kimonas” come the “Blue Whales”: the unmanned Israeli submarines change the balance of power in the Aegean
The visit of Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, apart from deepening the strategic alliance between the two countries, also marked the Greek interest in the acquisition of the BlueWhale unmanned submarines to strengthen the Navy in support of anti-submarine defence
