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.”

Greece’s defense minister will meet his UK counterpart John Healey to discuss NATO issues and bilateral cooperation, as Athens also reviews transparency reforms in military procurement and updates on key defense programs.

A new survey reveals widespread public distrust over the handling of the Tempi train disaster, while Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis rank as the most positively viewed cabinet members.

Nikos Dendias says in an interview with TO BHMA that Greece will not take part in operations against Iran, vows to defend Cyprus during the regional crisis and deepen defense ties with France.

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias honors the March 7, 1948, integration of the Dodecanese islands into Greece, highlighting their historical return and celebrating national unity and cultural heritage on this milestone anniversary

Athens will deploy a PATRIOT missile battery, F-16 fighter jets and personnel in northern Greece to help shield Bulgaria after a formal request from Sofia, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said following talks with his Bulgarian counterpart.

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias says there is no information about drone threats near Crete and insists Greece and Cyprus are fully protected, with Greek ships and defense systems deployed in the region

During his meeting with Secretary Hegseth, the Greek minister extended an invitation for an official visit to Greece, which Hegseth accepted.

Defense Minister Dendias will also hold discussions with U.S. Under Secretary of the Army for Defense Policy, Elbridge A. Colby.

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."