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Cyprus leaves Russian weapons behind and turns to the West: The National Guard’s major modernization plan
The National Guard is gradually transitioning from Russian-origin systems to Western and Israeli platforms
Tensions between Israel & Turkey are rising in Syria: Airbase bombings, Ankara’s denial & US intervention
Israel speaks of a Turkish “threat” following a strike on an airbase in Syria, while Ankara denies sending troops - Washington calls it “unnecessary escalation”
French Patroller drones join Greece’s Achilles Shield defence system from September
The layered defence plan also includes 36 Israeli PULS rocket launchers within 18 months, expanded Class 1 drone output to 10,000 units annually, and full five-layer coverage across Greece within 35 months, Athens officials say
Konstantinos Floros: “The doctrine still stands today: anyone who sets foot on Greek soil will first be burned & only then will we ask who they are”
General Floros on everything: “Greece won the battle of perceptions during the 2020 naval collision incident and the hybrid attack at Evros. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is the kind of leader you want to have in times of crisis”
KYSEA meeting concluded – Defense procurement issues for the Armed Forces approved
The new defense procurement package, with a total value of approximately €4.2 billion, was at the center of the Council’s discussions
“Green light” from KYSEA for €4.2 billion in defense procurements: Achilles’ Shield and its weapons in the spotlight
Critical meeting at the Maximos Mansion with emphasis on upgrading air defense, anti-drone systems, and new procurements for the Army, Navy, and Air Force – Dendias’ announcements at 11:30
Greece: A founding member of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank – Strategic upgrade & benefits
The new multilateral bank aims to boost financing for projects in the fields of defense, security, technology, and critical infrastructure
Trump: We must lift sanctions on Turkey over the F-35s – Erdoğan: We have a US promise for five aircraft
The Trump–Erdogan meeting is scheduled for 15:15 at the Beştepe presidential complex — the U.S. president’s positive signals, Israel’s reactions and reports of a possible French shift in position
