On April 2, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced in parliament that the country will invest €25 billion as part of a 12-year defense strategy in the “most drastic transformation in the history of the country’s armed forces.”
Greece has decided to enhance its high-tech warfare technologies, including an overhaul centered on a new anti-aircraft defense system called “Achilles Shield.”
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stated that Greece aims to reduce reliance on conventional fleets and shift to a high-tech, networked strategy focused on mobile, AI-powered missile systems, drone technologies, and advanced command units.
The Greece—Turkey dispute
One of the most significant internal threats among NATO member states is the long-standing territorial dispute between Greece and Turkey. The two countries continue to disagree over maritime…
