Greece is moving forward with the acquisition of Israeli air defense systems as part of the country’s Achilles Shield project Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post has confirmed.
A Greek parliamentary committee approved the purchase of a €3 billion multi-layer air and drone defence system and the upgrade of 38 F-16 fighter jets, with the total cost estimated at 4 billion euros ($4.6 billion), according to an original report by Reuters.
The program, running from 2025 to 2036, allocates some €28b. ($36 billion) to strengthen Greece’s deterrence capabilities against rival Turkey. Key acquisitions include 20 F-35 fighter jets, advanced drone and cyber systems, and the development of Achilles’ Shield – a multi-layered air, missile, and anti-drone defense network that will see a…
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