Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias described Turkey’s demands for “coordination” in areas east of the 25th meridian as unacceptable.

Speaking during a television appearance, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias added that '...if the Turkish side wishes, within the framework of international law, to find a solution to the problem, we can certainly find a solution to the problem'

Irate response by Turkish CHP party deputy chairman, who invokes 'international law'

The Greek and Israeli defense ministers met in Athens to expand cooperation on drones, cybersecurity and defense innovation, reinforcing a strategic partnership as Katz begins a four-day official visit to Greece

Sources from the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence said Greece is “obliged to maintain its deterrent capability”.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis downplayed Defence Minister Nikos Dendias’s absence from a key parliamentary debate, saying he supports the amendment on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and will vote for it

Dendias acknowledged that the reforms to be implemented in the Greek Armed Forces may carry a political cost, but he insisted they are necessary and will move forward.

The anniversary message was delivered amid broader defense and strategic discussions involving high-ranking military officials, including representatives of Greece’s Armed Forces and international allies, underlining the ongoing importance of the 2020 maritime agreement

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

He also briefed MPs on a decision to order a fourth Belharra frigate from Naval Group and the involvement of local defense contractors and shipyards in the construction of the warship

"I would suggest that the SAFE regulation be called a backdoor regulation , if certain partners attempt to implement it through tricks so that unanimity of EU members is not required for agreements with third countries."

Greek minister Nikos Dendias points to, but doesn't name Turkey in cautioning against including countries that threaten EU members and don't recognize others in the bloc's defense rearmament planning

Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias firmly rejected allegations of a government-led cover-up in the investigation of the Tempi train disaster during a parliamentary session on Tuesday.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias discussed the strategic alliance with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a phone contact on Friday evening. Dendias posted on his social media account, X (formerly Twitter), that the two men touched upon the strategic defense alliance between the NATO allies, as well as the shared regional and international […]

“The members of the Armed Forces cannot continue to live under financial strain,” Dendias stressed, making special mention of their role in civil protection and healthcare.

Through the "Agenda 2030" initiative, the most extensive reform of the Armed Forces in modern Greek history is being implemented.

The Minister of National Defense of Greece, Nikos Dendias, contacted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over the phone today, (January 29). During their talk, the two officials broached matters expected to be included on the agenda at the upcoming NATO Defense Ministers’ meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025, in Brussels. “We discussed issues that will […]

The provision of this humanitarian aid, including water, food and medication, has become imperative following the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, with thousands of displaced Palestinians returning to a ravaged northern Gaza.

Nikos Dendias: Greece exercised its rights in the Ionian Sea under UNCLOS provisions

The primary target is to slash the numbers of high-ranking officers