In her remarks, she expressed her gratitude to President Donald Trump for giving her the opportunity to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Greece

The 11th Delphi Economic Forum will focus on strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities, strategic resilience, and dual-use technologies, highlighting investment needs, military mobility, and industrial cooperation across the EU.

Mitsotakis highlighted a landmark agreement between ExxonMobil, Energean and HELLENiQ Energy for exploratory drilling in the northwestern Ionian Sea—the first such activity in nearly 50 years.

Reports over recent weeks have cited a prospect to extend cooperation through the end of the decade and include new areas, such as defense innovation and joint capabilities

The trip will include visits to NATO-led KFOR and Greek forces, highlighting Athens’ strategic focus on the Balkans ahead of its upcoming EU presidency.

The annual “Balikatan” exercises involving the Philippines and the United States military will bring together more than 17,000 troops and multiple allies, underscoring Washington’s commitment to regional security.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cites escalating Middle East conflicts as Rome halts automatic renewal of a military cooperation agreement, signaling a shift despite Italy’s traditionally close ties with Israel

A new agreement strengthens military ties between Greece and the United States, as officials highlight deeper cooperation through the State Partnership Program

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with the UAE's top leadership in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming bilateral ties and discussing regional security amid rising tensions across the Middle East.

If the 25% participation requirement is implemented, this could translate into €6–8 billion in revenues for Greek defense companies over the next 12 years.

As war reshapes the Middle East, Greece recalibrates its defense posture—strengthening alliances, boosting its regional role, and navigating tensions with Turkey, the EU, and the US in an increasingly unstable geopolitical landscape.

This year's main parade through central Athens was noteworthy due to the display of certain new and advanced weapons systems and platforms

European Council President expresses confidence in an agreement despite earlier setbacks, citing improved post-Brexit relations and joint defense efforts as key driver

Agreement deepens French-Greek industrial ties and explores joint work on submarines and surface ships, strengthening Europe’s defense ecosystem.

Government security council backs major military programs, appoints new coast guard leadership, and reviews Middle East developments amid rising regional tensions.

Britain says RAF Akrotiri will not be used in joint operations with the U.S., reaffirming its defensive stance amid escalating tensions in the region

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met his UK counterpart to strengthen defense ties, discuss Eastern Mediterranean security, and outline Greece’s major defense modernization programs under the “Agenda 2030.”

Athens prepares a €5 billion defense procurement package focused on air defense, fighter jet upgrades and naval modernization. The plan also guarantees at least 25% participation for Greek companies, creating an estimated €1.25 billion benefit for the domestic industry

The total cost is estimated at around four billion euros, according to two sources later quoted by Reuters