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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

The 10 programmes in Greece’s new defence procurement plan: “Achilles’ Shield” to serve as an integrated command-and-control system, says Dendias

The aim is for Greece’s Armed Forces to become a next-generation force capable of collecting, processing, and responding to all operational data and challenges, the Defence Minister said

Bloomberg: France and Greece renew defence cooperation and expand their bilateral relationship

Paris and Athens are expected to move forward with a new five-year agreement – what Macron’s arrival in the Greek capital next week signals

Italian frigate in Cyprus to strengthen defense

The arrival of the “Federico Martinengo” is linked to the broader French plan to reinforce naval presence in the Mediterranean and in key maritime routes, which had been announced by Emmanuel Macron

New model: Everything changes in military service from Tuesday

Enlistment only in the Army, “allowance” up to €100, 10 weeks of basic training, postings mainly to Thrace and the Eastern Aegean, drone courses, upgraded meals, and certified professional skills

Politico on the Munich Conference: Europe is spending more on defense and can stand up to the US

As analysts note, this Europe is “a creation of Trump” — and he may ultimately not like it

Pierrakakis: Strengthening the defence is a strategic choice of the first line

At a time of increased geopolitical risks, the need for security, stability and European defence capability is crucial, the Minister of Economy said, speaking in Parliament on Greece's participation in the SAFE programme

Greece joins the SAFE mechanism, seeking €1.2 billion for national defense

"Defense and security of the homeland is a national cause," the Prime Minister stresses

London and Skopje sign a strategic cooperation agreement on defence and security within NATO

A previous agreement in May allowed North Macedonia to borrow up to €6 billion with a UK government guarantee

EU eyes €14 billion from tobacco tax hike to fund defence push

Pressure from the "15" to increase taxes in the remaining twelve countries, including Greece - Wednesday at the College of Commissioners the final decisions

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