Israel’s Elbit expects Greek PULS artillery deal
The move comes amid a wider Greek defense buildup, including discussions of an "Achilles' Shield" air defense system, that could reportedly include other Israeli platforms.
The move comes amid a wider Greek defense buildup, including discussions of an "Achilles' Shield" air defense system, that could reportedly include other Israeli platforms.
After Poland chose the Viper Shield for it's F-16s, L3Harris' David Nyikos told Breaking Defense that of the "European air force conglomerate," operating the combat jet, Greece is "likely next," to buy an EW system.
At Greece's DEFEA conference, Israeli firms were a notable presence.
It remains to be seen if Athens is set on acquiring Israel's Iron Dome or holds interest in other solutions, but at a more general level, Achilles Shield is part of an extraordinary modernization push.
A pair of sources told Breaking Defense that Greece is in the fact-finding process of what systems Israeli might be willing to sell, as Athens looks for multi-layered air defense options.
Greece becomes the 19th country to fly the F-35.
Ukraine has consistently called for international supply partners to send it fighter jets in a bid to push back Russian defenses and prosecute targets more easily, but a first in-country delivery from Denmark is not expected to happen until this summer.
The US has said previously that the UH-60 deal will "improve the Hellenic Army’s ability to deploy combat power to secure Greece’s borders, deter actions against its interests, and, when required, respond with credible force."
Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero told Breaking Defense the modularity approach shortens production time against a general frigate market trend of 40 months, and he “strongly believes” Saudi Arabia stands as a key “addressable market” to secure a future FCx30 sale.
Lawmakers have not been shy about directly tying Turkey's F-16s to Anakara's approval of Sweden's NATO bid.
"Right at the back of the UAV [unmanned aerial vehicle], there is a system that absorbs much of the kinetic energy produced by the firing," S.A.S technology designer Christos Christou told Breaking Defense.
Greece plans on acquiring three ships while retaining an option for a fourth, with industry competitors committing to supporting local shipbuilding as part of their bids.
Under the Ringtausch program, Germany has sent newer equipment to Slovakia, Greece, Slovenia and the Czech Republic, with those countries shifting older gear to Ukraine.
In Greece, the F-35 isn't just seen as necessary for the country's defense, it's also a matter of "national pride," said Jim Townsend, a former US deputy assistant secretary of defense for European and NATO policy.