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.
The minister referenced the "Agenda 2030," explaining that every member of the Armed Forces transferred to a different region of the country will receive the key to a home.
Defense Minister Dendias revealed the launch of four innovative development programs for unmanned systems and plans to initiate two more by the end of the year.
The Greek-Israeli defense and industrial cooperation achieved a new milestone with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAB) during the May 6-8 Defense Exhibition Expo of Athens (DEFEA). The agreement concerns “BlueWhale,” an autonomous underwater system developed by Israel. The system, offered to […]
Iceland watches nearby Greenland nervously, aiming to avoid tensions with President Trump
Greece, along with Germany among the first member-states to request fiscal exemption for extra defense outlays
Spending is projected to rise by approximately 500 million euros between 2025 and 2026, as part of a comprehensive multi-year defense program already outlined by the government.
Integral to this long-term defense vision is the enhanced role of Greece’s domestic defense industry, which is expected to contribute significantly to the upcoming procurement efforts.