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Greek Military Training Centers overwhelmed by recruits: Stricter deferment rules trigger influx of conscripts – What will happen to the Fourth 2026 intake?

Training centers are facing capacity problems due to the surge in enlistments

Florida “key” to new $4 billion defense procurement package: F-35s, F-16s and, in the Strykers before Parliament

The new procurements reportedly form part of the update to the Unified Medium-Term Development and Modernization Program (EMPAE), which is why they are expected to be approved by Parliament in the coming period

“Nearchos” arrives in November, “Formion” also raises the flag, “Kimon” in Thessaloniki

The second Belh@rra will enter port on October 30, while from mid-December the Greek flag will also fly on the third frigate, signaling the new era of the Hellenic Navy, which will also be reinforced with the addition of two Italian FREMM Bergamini-class warships

Greece and Turkey clash over overlapping military exercises in the Aegean

Ankara has branded Athens' notice null and void and says its five-zone reservation stands, while Greece keeps its 12 to 20 October drills and insists only it can issue such notices over the Athens FIR

Turkey issues Navtex for Oruc Reis survey of planned natural gas pipeline to the occupied territories

The Navtex for the Turkish research vessel, which is accompanied by three ships, remains in force until 25 October

Elon Musk to take leadership role in Pentagon program on the future of warfare

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced details of Project Meridian yesterday

Greek F-16 Vipers, new Barak MX weapon systems and foreign troops feature in Cyprus Independence Day military parade (video)

Military contingents from the US, France, Britain and Egypt took part in the parade for the first time – New unmanned systems of the National Guard unveiled

“Work and contacts are underway”, Kremlin says on possible transfer of Turkey’s S-400s to friendly country

Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the possibility is being considered – Ankara bought the Russian systems for $2.5 billion – It is now seeking a solution to rejoin the F-35 program

Russia: Defence budget to exceed $200 billion in 2027, highest since the start of the war

Russia’s total defence spending is expected to reach $590 billion over the next three years – Defence spending prompts revision of the projected budget deficit to 3.2%

Dendias: EU must fully recognise that challenges also come from the South, calls for expansion of “Aspides”

The Minister of National Defence held bilateral meetings with his counterparts while attending today’s meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

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