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Israel and Greece sign €3B Achilles Shield air-defense deal

9/1/2026

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Israel-Greece Sign

Israel and Greece signed the €3 billion “Achilles Shield” air-defence agreement in Tel Aviv on 31 August 2026.
The deal sparked protests in Greece and criticism linking it to Israel’s Gaza war and alleged proxy use.
It will integrate Israeli Spyder, Barak MX and David’s Sling missiles with an AI-enabled command centre.
A €26 million add-on supplies Rafael’s Drone Dome; twelve Greek firms, worth €700 million, join the project.

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Israel-Greece Pact

Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion “Achilles Shield” air-defence agreement in Tel Aviv on 31 August 2026.
Israeli officials framed the deal as a strategic milestone that expands defence exports and reinforces Israel’s technological edge.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the pact shows strategic ties and a shared resolve to preserve regional stability.
Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram called the deal a driver of Israel’s defence-export growth, IDF buildup and economy.

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Greece Secures Shield

Israel and Greece signed the multibillion-dollar “Achilles Shield” air-defence agreement in Tel Aviv on 31 August 2026 formally recently.
The pact aims for full operational capability within 35 months as the contracts initially become effective.
It is the biggest export between the two nations and among Israel’s largest arms sales.
Greek firms receive €700-million to €870-million contracts, meeting a 25 % domestic quota and source-code transfer.

Blindspot

Greek protestors and opposition groups demonstrated against the Achilles Shield deal, criticizing Israel’s war in Gaza and alleging Greece was being used as a proxy for Israeli military objectives.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning and Right-leaning coverage.

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Israel-Greece Sign

Israel and Greece signed the €3 billion “Achilles Shield” air-defence agreement in Tel Aviv on 31 August 2026.
The deal sparked protests in Greece and criticism linking it to Israel’s Gaza war and alleged proxy use.
It will integrate Israeli Spyder, Barak MX and David’s Sling missiles with an AI-enabled command centre.
A €26 million add-on supplies Rafael’s Drone Dome; twelve Greek firms, worth €700 million, join the project.

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