Greek parliamentary committee backs €4.7 billion defence modernisation plan including air defence shield and F-16 upgrades
Greece has taken another step toward strengthening its armed forces after a parliamentary committee approved a series of defence procurement and modernisation programmes.
STARK establishes R&D hub in Ukraine and opens Greece office to broaden European defence operations
German drone maker STARK said on 13 February that it had opened a research and development hub in Ukraine and a regional office in Greece, expanding its industrial presence across Europe.
Naval Group delivers first defence and intervention frigate HS Kimon to Hellenic Navy France
Accoring to Naval Group, the FDI is a first-rate frigate designed for high-intensity operations, with proven capabilities in anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, anti-surface and asymmetric warfare.
Greece plans acquisition of Elbit PULS rocket artillery system under proposed EUR 650–700 million deal
On 16 December, Israeli company Elbit Systems announced that the Hellenic Armed Forces had decided to acquire the PULS field rocket artillery system.
Greek parliament approves purchase of 36 Israeli PULS rocket systems for 650 million euros
Greek lawmakers late on Thursday approved the purchase of 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel for about 650 million euros, according to two officials who spoke to Reuters.
Israel and Greece near €3 billion deal for Barak MX and other major integrated air defence systems
Israel is moving towards finalising a €3 billion deal with Greece for three Israeli air defence systems in what is described as a strategic agreement of historic scale.
Greece resumes talks with Israel to acquire advanced air defence systems under Achilles Shield programme
Greece’s Ministry of National Defence has resumed negotiations with Israel for the purchase of advanced air defence systems as part of the “Achilles’ Shield” initiative.
Germany offers Greece Lynx and Marder combat vehicles in €2 billion defence proposal
Germany is preparing to offer Greece the purchase of over 400 infantry fighting vehicles, including 205 new KF41 Lynx units and 200 used Marder 1A3 vehicles from surplus German army stock.
Hyundai Heavy Industries pitches submarine proposal to Greece in Achilles’ Shield programme
On 15 October, a delegation from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) met with the Hellenic Navy Command in Greece to present its capabilities and proposals for building new submarines.
Italy and Greece sign preliminary naval agreement involving transfer of two Italian Navy ships
Italy and Greece have signed a preliminary agreement for the transfer of two Italian Navy vessels to the Hellenic Navy, with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri acting as the industrial partner.
Lockheed Martin delivers 42nd upgraded F-16 Viper aircraft to Hellenic Air Force
The upgraded F-16Vs are set to play a central role in the capability of Greek aviation, complementing recent deliveries of 24 Dassault Rafale F3R multirole fighters.
SK Group acquires full ownership of Greece’s ELVO to expand defence production and exports
SK Group, a leading holding company known for driving innovation across multiple strategic industries, has acquired the remaining shares in ELVO, Greece's foremost manufacturer of specialised military and civilian vehicles.