Mitsotakis stated that the SAFE funding will offer new opportunities for investment, production partnerships, and job creation, while increasing domestic added value and national autonomy

Another major shift will begin on 1 January 2026: mandatory military service in the Air Force and Navy will be discontinued. From that point forward, all new conscripts will serve in the Ground Forces

Supporters of the bill say it comes at a critical moment, with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East prompting the Pentagon to ramp up its military activity in the region.

As a result, thick black smoke blanketed the area, with civil defense authorities later issuing an alert via SMS to local residents to stay indoors and close doors and windows

Russia has increased its military spending, now allocating 6.3% of its GDP—the highest level since the Cold War

ETUC, striving to balance political neutrality with social advocacy, acknowledges the legitimacy of common security needs but insists that defense should not come at the cost of citizens’ livelihoods.

The Pentagon is also boosting spending on small drones, drawing on lessons from recent conflicts such as Ukraine, where unmanned aircraft have proven essential in low-cost, high-impact battlefield scenarios

As Prime Minister Starmer’s government presses forward with defense upgrades, officials warn that the country must be prepared for the possibility of war "at home" for the first time in decades

With the 5% target now formalized, NATO enters a new era of strategic investment, aiming to reinforce deterrence, defend critical infrastructure, and respond to evolving threats

Unlike many NATO members that have ramped up defense budgets in response to Russian aggression, Greece’s military focus is largely shaped by its longstanding tensions with neighboring Turkey — also a NATO member

Mitsotakis said in his Facebook post that Europe must “rise to the occasion” in defense of international peace and prosperity

U.S. President Donald Trump launched a large-scale airstrike against Iran early Sunday morning, targeting the country's nuclear facilities with high-powered bombs.

One standout success story is Hack The Box, a globally recognized cybersecurity training and simulation platform headquartered in Greece.

Greek Minister of Defense will head to Limassol, Cyprus on Monday to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East.

The third FDI HN frigate, named 'Phormion,' is being built by Naval Group for the Hellenic Navy.

Greek defense minister Nikos Dendias touched upon several pressing issues linked to the country’s military during a panel discussion on the second day of the inForum in an event themed “The revival of the defense industry, innovation, new high-level job opportunities, and the Armed Forces of a new era” at the Parliament’s library. Dendias stated […]

This development carries particular significance for Greece, as in practice it implies that countries like Turkey are not automatically excluded from participating in SAFE-backed programs.

Hegseth highlighted the pivotal role of Souda Bay Naval Base, in Crete, in supporting critical operations across multiple theaters.

Greece remains one of the European Union’s top defense spenders, allocating 3.08% of its GDP to military expenditures in 2024 — far surpassing NATO’s 2% guideline.

A key component of the agreement is a long-sought UK-EU security and defense pact. EU officials say this opens the door for British companies to participate in large-scale European defense projects, an area previously closed off after Brexit.