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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”
Green light from the competent parliamentary committee for the upgrade of F-16s and the “Achilles’ Shield”
PASOK and SYRIZA voted “present”, while the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and Course of Freedom voted against in the parliamentary committee. The final decisions will be taken by KYSEA (the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense) next week
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
Dendias from Xanthi: We are creating the second drone production unit in Greece
The unit will have the capacity to manufacture 1,000 drones per month, the Defence Minister noted.
Omnibus bill of the Ministry of National Defence: A new era for the armed forces, but also reactions over pay, ranks and deferments
The omnibus bill, which will be discussed in Parliament in early 2026, includes a new Pay Scale, a new Rank Structure, a new career system, a reform of military education, changes to deferments, and a redesign of the reserve force – Why strong reactions are emerging and from whom
“Achilles’ Shield”: Negotiations with Israel enter the final stretch – The LORA missile also in focus
Greece is entering today the final phase of agreements with Israel for “Achilles’ Shield,” the €3 billion multilayered defense system, featuring co-production, rapid deliveries, and the possible inclusion of the LORA ballistic missile
