Greek Defence News Archives

Aug

Air Keeper™ KC-390: Multi-Function ISTAR and Electronic Warfare Mission Aircraft

Elbit Systems has recently presented the capabilities of the ISR/SIGINT configuration of the C-390 aircraft to senior staff officers from the Hellenic Air Force General Staff (HAFGS), Hellenic Tactical Air Force Command (HTAFC) and Hellenic Air Force Support Command (HAFSC).…

Aug

Greek Defence News

Cyprus Receives Second Air Tractor AT-802 Firefighting Aircraft

The Republic of Cyprus is continuing to strengthen its aerial firefighting capabilities with the delivery of its second Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft, as part of a programme for the procurement of three new firefighting aircraft. According to an announcement by …

Aug

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Israel Successfully Conducts Arrow Weapon System Launch Test

The Israeli Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), within the Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D) of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), in cooperation with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and Israel Aerospace Industries …

Aug

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI Successfully Demonstrate NAMIB Electronic Warfare Payload in Collaborative Rafale Flight

Paris, France – Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI have successfully completed the first collaborative flight demonstration between a Rafale F4 fighter aircraft and an unmanned aerial system equipped with NAMIB, a new electronic warfare (EW) payload jointly developed by …

Aug

Greek Defence News

Greece Advances Defence Modernisation with “Achilles Shield” Programme

According to a statement by Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias, published in the newspaper Proto Thema in an interview with journalist Nikos Meletis, the Greek Government’s recent approval of the “Achilles Shield” programme represents a landmark …

Aug

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Thales and Destinus Deepen Partnership to Deliver Europe’s Next Generation of Integrated Air Defence

The rapid evolution of aerial threats, particularly the widespread use of unmanned systems, loitering munitions and long-range precision weapons, is driving European industry to develop increasingly integrated and scalable air defence solutions. Against this backdrop, Thales and Destinus have strengthened …

Jul

Greek Defence News

Greece Moves Forward with Major Offshore Patrol Vessel Programme for the Hellenic Coast Guard

Greece is moving forward with one of the most important fleet modernisation programmes undertaken in recent years for the Hellenic Coast Guard, involving the procurement of two new large Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) exceeding 80 metres in length, with an …

Jul

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Greece Receives First €118.2 Million Payment Under EU SAFE Defence Instrument

Greece has received its first €118.2 million payment under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence instrument, providing new financing for priority defence investments and the modernisation of the country’s military capabilities. The payment, made on 23 July …

Jul

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Cyprus National Guard Completes RescEU Aerial Firefighting Mission in France

The Cyprus National Guard has successfully completed an aerial firefighting deployment to southern France under the European Union’s rescEU mechanism, supporting French authorities in their efforts to contain extensive forest fires in the Pyrénées-Orientales region. The mission was carried out …

Jul

Greek Defence News

Cyprus Presidency to Publish Landmark Volume on Europe’s “Deployment Decade” 2026–2035

As the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union approaches its conclusion, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus has announced the forthcoming publication of Towards a European Defence Union – The Deployment Decade 2026–2035, …

Jul

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Greece Signs Third Amendment to ERIEYE/EMB-145H AEW&C Procurement Contract

The Hellenic Ministry of National Defence has taken a further step concerning the support of the Hellenic Air Force’s ERIEYE/EMB-145H Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) fleet, with the signing of the third amendment to the original procurement contract dating …

Jul

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

KYSEA Approves Ten Major Defence Programmes as Greece Accelerates “Agenda 2030”

New air and missile defence architecture, counter-UAS systems, UAVs, satellites, C-390 transports/tankers, VICTA underwater vehicles, MEKO anti-submarine systems and Hellfire missiles form the latest stage of the transformation of the Hellenic Armed Forces Greece has activated ten major defence programmes …

Jul

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

U.S. Approves Potential $80.1 Million Sale of 350 Switchblade 300 Block 20 Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems (LMAMS) to Greece

The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Greece worth an estimated $80.1 million, representing a significant enhancement of the Hellenic Armed Forces’ tactical precision-strike capabilities. Under Congressional Notification Transmittal No. 26-76, the package …

Jul

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Rafael to Highlight Combat-Proven Integrated Capabilities at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Rafael will highlight a comprehensive portfolio of integrated capabilities at Farnborough Airshow 2026, with a focus on combat-proven systems at the cutting edge of long-range precision strike, airborne intelligence, communications, cyber, satellites, air defense, and counter-UAS. Against a backdrop of …

Jul

Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

European Defence Companies Launch Bliksem EXO Consortium to Develop Europe’s First Sovereign Exo-Atmospheric Missile Interceptor

Five leading European defence companies—Destinus, MBDA Deutschland, Safran Electronics & Defense, Airbus Defence and Space and Thales—have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish the Bliksem EXO Consortium, a multinational industrial partnership that will develop Europe’s …

Jul

Greek Defence News

Work in Connecting Greek and Cyprus Defence Innovation with Africa’s Growing Defence Market

Greek and Cyprus defence companies are invited to join the International Pavilions at AFRIDEX 2026, taking place 26–29 October at Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria. Whether you are supporting an official delegation or expanding your market presence in Africa, the Greece …