What Happened
Greece Invests in Comprehensive Air and Missile Defense System
Greece is set to finalize a €3.5 billion defense agreement with Israel for the procurement of a multi-layered air defense system, according to sources familiar with the matter. The system, known as the ‘Achilles Shield,’ will integrate anti-ballistic, anti-aircraft, and anti-drone capabilities, with Israeli radar and missile technologies serving as its core components. This acquisition is part of Greece’s broader military modernization program, under which the country plans to invest approximately €28 billion by 2036. The deal was first reported by Azernews.Az.