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Greece Pursues €3 Billion Air Defense Deal with Israel

11/12/2025

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Greece has resumed negotiations with Israel to acquire advanced air defense systems under the "Achilles’ Shield" initiative.
The program aims to modernize Greece's military by replacing outdated Russian and US systems with Israeli technology.
The Achilles’ Shield initiative is central to Greece’s 12-year Medium-Term Defense Armament Plan.
The project is estimated to cost €3 billion.
Negotiations resumed following a fragile Gaza ceasefire.

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Greece has resumed negotiations with Israel to acquire advanced air defense systems under the "Achilles’ Shield" initiative.
The program aims to modernize Greece's military by replacing outdated Russian and US systems with Israeli technology.
The Achilles’ Shield initiative is central to Greece’s 12-year Medium-Term Defense Armament Plan.
The project is estimated to cost €3 billion.
Negotiations resumed following a fragile Gaza ceasefire.