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Greece Commits €25 Billion to Modernize Military Forces

4/2/2025

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Greece is set to invest a staggering €25 billion ($27 billion) over the next decade to modernize its military, prioritizing high-tech warfare and innovative systems like the "Achilles Shield." Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underscored the urgency for this transformation, driven by rising tensions with Turkey and a surge in military spending across Europe, aiming to bolster Greece's defense capabilities.

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Greece is set to invest a staggering €25 billion ($27 billion) over the next decade to modernize its military, prioritizing high-tech warfare and innovative systems like the "Achilles Shield." Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underscored the urgency for this transformation, driven by rising tensions with Turkey and a surge in military spending across Europe, aiming to bolster Greece's defense capabilities.