Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos on Wednesday reviewed progress on the Thorax defense program, new investment incentives for the domestic defense industry and broader cooperation on military innovation, during a meeting at the defense ministry.
The Thorax program, funded through the Recovery and Resilience Fund with nearly 49 million euros from the development ministry, forms part of Greece’s “Agenda 2030” military modernization strategy. Signed in March 2025, the project is designed as an integrated decision-support system for the armed forces, combining data from military and state sensors including radar systems, UAVs, aerial and ground assets, observatories and electronic monitoring systems.
The platform uses artificial intelligence to categorize and process information before transmitting it to operational authorities, aiming to improve response times and coordination between the armed forces, civil protection agencies and the coast guard. Officials said the system is intended to address not only military threats but also hybrid risks such as migrant smuggling networks and emergency management situations.
The two ministers also discussed a new framework under Greece’s current development law, aimed at strengthening the country’s defense manufacturing and technological base, alongside joint initiatives in defense innovation.
The meeting comes as Athens accelerates efforts to modernize its armed forces and expand domestic defense production amid broader geopolitical tensions in the eastern Mediterranean and Europe.
Over recent months, the government has advanced plans tied to Agenda 2030, including investments in anti-drone systems, digital battlefield infrastructure and greater integration of artificial intelligence into military operations. The Greek government has also sought to position Greece as a regional hub for defense technology and industrial cooperation while increasing the participation of Greek companies in European defense programs.
