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The recent presentation of the “Modern Fighter” upgrade program, which took place on February 4, 2025, at the Hellenic Military Academy, marks an important step toward enhancing the capabilities of the Greek Armed Forces. The program’s primary goal is to …

Rheinmetall receives largest framework contract to date for the procurement of soldier-systems Framework contract worth €3.1bn to procure up to 368 platoon systems (including the regeneration of 68 platoon systems); term until the end of 2030 Firm order for 92 …

On January 9, 2025, the final Dassault Rafale fighter jet ordered by Greece was delivered to Tanagra Air Base, completing the country’s acquisition of 24 aircraft for the Hellenic Air Force’s 332nd Fighter Squadron. This squadron is now the only …

On the occasion of Euronaval 2024, Naval Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales and KNDS to work on integrating their solutions into the multipurpose and modular launching system (MPLS). A true technological breakthrough in the service of …

Greece is currently in progress to develop its own advanced air defense system, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, as part of a broader strategy to modernize its military. This system is expected to be a multi-layer defense network aimed at …

The Storm EW™ spectrum warfare suite by BAE Systems is an advanced electronic warfare (EW) solution designed to enhance the lethality, survivability, and operational flexibility of combat aircraft. This scalable and adaptable system is built to integrate seamlessly with both …

Sweden has commissioned KNDS Germany to deliver a total of 44 LEOPARD 2 A8 main battle tanks to the army. In addition, the modernization of the LEOPARD 2 fleet has now been extended to include all of the 110 Swedish …

A Rheinmetall system for combating drones at ultra-close range has demonstrated its effectiveness in a joint exercise with representatives of the U.S. Army Central Command and the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. The Red Sands III exercise took place in September …

The Hellenic Parliament’s special committee for ForeignAffairs and Defence recently approved the procurementof 16 MM-40 Block 3C Exocet missiles, valued at €33million. These missiles, manufactured by MBDA, will beintegrated into the Hellenic Navy- Fast Boat Command’s…

The Hellenic Parliament’s special committee for Foreign Affairs and Defence recently approved the acquisition of 590 Switchblade loitering munitions (300 and 600 models) from the U.S. company AeroVironment. Valued at €75.2 million, the deal is secured at a fraction of …

The Hellenic Navy is advancing its plans to acquire three Marine Protector patrol boats from the U.S. defense stockpile under the EDA (Excess Defense Articles) program. Each vessel’s operationalization is estimated at €5 million, with a total cost of €15 …

The Hellenic Army’s adoption of this advanced UAV marks a modernization effort to keep pace with contemporary military technologies and enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness.In June 2023 the French company Safran announced that the Hellenic Army has chosen …

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the opening of the 2nd International Defence and Security Conference “BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2024” It is with great pleasure that I address you today at the opening of …

On 20 December 2024, the State Department has madea determination approving a possible Foreign MilitarySale to the Government of Greece of AerosondeUncrewed Aircraft Systems and Armored SecurityVehicles and related elements of logistics and programsupport for …

Total new orders in 2024 (including this3rd option) already exceeding €510 m,well above the expected deliveries forthe year (exceeding €340 million),resulting to an increased year-end softbacklog of more than €650 millionThis new order substantially …