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Greece Launches Domestic Drone Production to Boost Defense

10/24/2025

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Nikos Dendias, Greece's Defence Minister, announced the Hellenic Army will establish a domestic drone production line at the 306th Telecommunications Base Factory in Acharnes, using 3D printing to produce over 1,000 drones annually.
The line will produce four drone types, including small quadcopters for reconnaissance and kamikaze drones for targeting.
The move follows lessons from the Ukraine war and aims to deter threats while transforming the Armed Forces toward self-reliance.

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Nikos Dendias, Greece's Defence Minister, announced the Hellenic Army will establish a domestic drone production line at the 306th Telecommunications Base Factory in Acharnes, using 3D printing to produce over 1,000 drones annually.
The line will produce four drone types, including small quadcopters for reconnaissance and kamikaze drones for targeting.
The move follows lessons from the Ukraine war and aims to deter threats while transforming the Armed Forces toward self-reliance.