Greece inks $3.4B deal for multi-layered Israeli air defense system
Defense cooperation between the two countries has increased in recent years as Israel sees Greece as a strategic partner in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Greece approves over $3.4B in air defenses for Achilles’ Shield
The system would reportedly rely heavily on Israeli tech as Athens, like other world capitals, rushes build a national "shield" against aerial threats.
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Turkey and European NATO allies draw closer, but tensions remain: Experts
Turkey is "well-positioned to contribute" to NATO on several fronts, one analyst told Breaking Defense, but others noted distinct geopolitical sticking points.
Greece inks $750M deal with Israel for Elbit’s PULS Rocket Artillery Systems
Greece and Israel have become increasingly close partners in the Eastern Mediterranean in recent years.
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.
L3Harris exec says Greece close to decision for electronic warfare package on F-16 upgrade
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.
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Increased Israel-Greek defense ties opening options for Israeli firms
At Greece's DEFEA conference, Israeli firms were a notable presence.
Hellenic dome? Greece touts ‘Achilles Shield’ air defense system to free up ships, fighter jets
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.
Israel likely partner for Greece as it looks for integrated air defense systems
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 signs deal for 20 F-35A fighters
Greece becomes the 19th country to fly the F-35.
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Report says Greece could ship F-16s fighter jets to Ukraine
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.
Greece formally agrees to nearly $2 billion UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter deal
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 launches modular FCx30 frigate concept, targets Saudi Arabia order
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.
Biden unfreezes huge F-16 deal for Turkey, OKs F-35s for Greece in major geopolitical move
Lawmakers have not been shy about directly tying Turkey's F-16s to Anakara's approval of Sweden's NATO bid.