Diehl, Greece Extend IRIS-T Air Defense Partnership
Diehl Defence and Greece’s Hellenic Defence Systems have renewed their long-running cooperation on the IRIS-T missile program as demand continues to grow.
Rheinmetall, ELVO Sign Deal to Assemble Military Trucks in Greece
Rheinmetall has signed a deal with Hellenic Vehicles Industries to assemble military trucks in Greece.
Raytheon Lands $833M US Navy ESSM Block 2 Deal for 12-Nation Consortium
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an approximately $833-million contract modification to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 assemblies and associated containers for 12 countries.
France and Greece Further Strengthen Mutual Defense Ties
France and Greece have further strengthened defense ties, extending their mutual defense agreement from 2021 and signing several cooperation agreements.
Greece Awards $750M PULS Rocket Artillery Contract to Elbit Systems
Greece has awarded Elbit Systems $750 million for the procurement of Precise & Universal Launching System artillery rocket systems.
Naval Group, Metlen to Expand Cooperation on Submarines, Warships
French company Naval Group and Athens-based Metlen have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their partnership on submarine and surface combatant programs.
Hanwha Ocean, ONEX Eye Greece’s Military Program
Hanwha Ocean has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Greek company ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to jointly pursue defense programs under the Hellenic Armed Forces.
Greece Advances Combat Drone Development With Four New Contracts
Greece is pushing its unmanned aerial capability forward with four new contracts focused on combat drones.
USS Gerald Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, at US Base on Crete
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has reached the US naval base of Souda Bay on Crete, en route to joining a massive military build-up in the Middle East.
AI Joins Greece’s Achilles’ Shield, Automating Air Defense Decisions
Greece is injecting an artificial intelligence “brain” into its Achilles’ Shield air defense system, aiming to automate threat detection and interceptor selection against modern aerial threats.
Bulgaria Eyes Acquiring 100+ Greek ‘Centauros’ Anti-Drone Systems
Bulgaria is reportedly eyeing the acquisition of more than 100 counter-drone systems from Greece through an EU defense spending framework.
Greek Navy to Deploy Camcopter S-100 Drones Aboard New FDI Frigates
The Hellenic Navy has procured Camcopter S-100 unmanned systems from Schiebel for integration aboard its three French-built FDI frigates.
Drones Hit Greek-Owned Oil Tankers in Black Sea
Unidentified drones hit two Greek-owned oil tankers in the Black Sea on Tuesday, which was scheduled to load Kazakh oil on Russia's coast.
Greece Receives First FDI Frigate From Naval Group
Greece has taken delivery of its first defense and intervention (FDI) frigate from Naval Group: the HS Kimon (F601).
Hellenic Air Force Eyes C-130J-30 Aircraft Acquisition From US
The Hellenic Air Force has formally requested three C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from the US.
Greece Launches Sweeping Welfare Overhaul for Warfighters and Families
Greece has launched a comprehensive support package for its troops and their families, announcing major salary increases, a historic military housing program, and expanded healthcare.
Greece Signs Contract With Naval Group for Additional FDI Frigate
Greece and Naval Group have signed a contract for the construction of an additional defense and intervention frigate for the Hellenic Navy.
Greece to Send Armored Vehicles to Lebanon
Greece has announced it will send a batch of armored vehicles to Lebanon following talks between the Greek and Lebanese defense ministers.
Greece Seeks US-Made AIM-120D AMRAAMs for F-35
Greece is requesting the US supply AIM-120D medium-range missiles for its F-35 fighters to maintain a technological edge over Turkey.
Greece Eyes Surplus US Paladin Howitzers at No Cost Under EDA Program
Greece has expressed interest in procuring surplus M109 Paladin howitzers being offered under the US Excess Defense Articles program.
Greece Turns Army Base Into Drone Production Hub
Greece has converted an army facility to mass-produce drones, following lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.
South Korea’s Hyundai Joins Race for Future Greek Submarines
South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries has unveiled its submarine designs and bid for the Hellenic Navy’s multibillion-euro naval modernization program.
NATO Presses Greece to Transfer Mirage 2000 Combat Jets to Ukraine
NATO allies are increasing pressure on Greece to transfer part of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter fleet to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
Greece Acquires Two Italian FREMM Frigates to Boost Naval Power
Greece will buy two Italian FREMM Bergamini frigates, deepening naval cooperation with Italy and advancing Mediterranean defense modernization.
