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

The Greek Defense Minister said Greek society takes pride in everyone who wears the uniform of our Armed Forces

The Greek minister also deflected criticism by some opposition quarters over high defense spending, saying neighboring Turkey spends 14 times more

Last day of closely watched conference, entitled 'Metapolitefsi 1974-2024: 50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy', also included appearances by PM Mitsotakis and Ex-PM Tsipras

HABERLER headlines the news: "Greece, alongside Israel, to develop a $2 billion anti-aircraft system,"

The Greek Minister said these changes were part of "Agenda 2030," and aimed to impart soldiers with a new skill-set valuable both for the Greek army personnel and their future professional careers as civilians.

The Dendias- Borrell meeting was followed by a visit to the HQ of the ASPIDES mission for the Red Sea, located in the central Greece city of Larissa

Expressing concern over Middle East tensions, Dendias voiced his desire for de-escalation, emphasizing the united stance of Israel's allies against Iran's aggression.

The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) will specifically retire the F-4 'Phantoms' in its arsenal, and attempt to sell its remaining Mirage 2000-5s, as well as Block 30 F-16s