Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced a large-scale arms purchase plan on the 23rd, which includes the purchase of an air defense system worth about 3.5 billion euros from Israel. Dendias told media reporters that the country's Foreign Affairs and Defense Commission officially approved the purchase of the “Achilles Shield” air defense system from Israel on the same day. The air defense system will be deployed and fully capable of combat within 35 months. The “Achilles Shield” air defense system can intercept ballistic missiles, fighter jets, and drones. Its core equipment is radars and missiles developed by Israeli military companies. According to Reuters, Greece and neighboring Turkey have had disputes for a long time, but they have close economic and diplomatic relations with Israel and maintain cooperation in arms procurement, military training, etc. Greece also purchased 36 rocket systems made in Israel last year.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced a large-scale arms purchase plan on the 23rd, which includes the purchase of an air defense system worth about 3.5 billion euros from Israel. Dendias told media reporters that the country's Foreign Affairs and Defense Commission officially approved the purchase of the “Achilles Shield” air defense system from Israel on the same day. The air defense system will be deployed and fully capable of combat within 35 months. The “Achilles Shield” air defense system can intercept ballistic missiles, fighter jets, and drones. Its core equipment is radars and missiles developed by Israeli military companies. According to Reuters, Greece and neighboring Turkey have had disputes for a long time, but they have close economic and diplomatic relations with Israel and maintain cooperation in arms procurement, military training, etc. Greece also purchased 36 rocket systems made in Israel last year.