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Military service before university: More Greek 18-year-olds enlist early

More than 10,000 recruits are expected at training centres from 9 November, following an unprecedented surge in applications for the fourth intake of 2026 – changes to the law introduced by the Defence Ministry have encouraged many first-year university students to complete their service before beginning their studies

Donations to the Armed Forces since 2023 approach €117 million, with more than €55 million this year alone

The number of donors reached 138 in 2026 – Breakdown of the amounts raised each year

Armed Forces Housing Program: Ministry of National Defence launches phase III with projects worth over €60 Million

Third phase begins with the construction of 181 new homes – Special provisions included for retired military personnel and new childcare facilities

Unveiling at the Greek Pentagon, the competition for the Unknown Soldier, and Mitsotakis’ message on the superiority of the Hellenic Air Force

The Ministry of National Defence changes its image and acquires a new bioclimatic facade

The history of the Greek Pentagon: From the Hotel “Grande Bretagne” to the current Mesogeion building with its new bioclimatic facade

On May 22, 1955, the installation of Armed Forces personnel in the wings of the Pentagon began – during World War I, the 221,000 m² site had been used as an airfield

Ministry of National Defence: Lieutenant Colonels who have not graduated from the War School will not be retired

The ministry categorically denies the rumors about alleged retirements

581 new vehicles for the Fire Brigade, ELAS, the Coast Guard and the Ministry of National Defence: Support through the “AIGIS” programme

The new vehicles will significantly enhance the firefighting, civil protection, rescue, health care and general response capabilities of security forces.

Exocet, 4th Belharra and new generation helicopters: Greece-France alliance upgraded

“The procurement of the three Belharra frigates, and the potential fourth, will significantly enhance the cooperative capabilities between our navies,” emphasized the Greek Minister of Defense, following the signing of a contract for 16 Exocet missiles

Ministry of National Defence: The Greek and Turkish delegations discussed the Confidence-building measures

Ambassadors and high-ranking military officers participated in the delegations - The next meeting will take place in Turkey