The National Security Council approved major military programs focused on the “Achilles Shield” defense system and measures to strengthen protection against emerging threats.

Greece is set to approve a €5bn defence package centred on the “Achilles Shield,” modernising air defence while expanding capabilities across the armed forces.

The Greek National Security Council (KYSEA) is expected to approve the country's new integrated air defense system, known as the "Achilles Shield"

The government's top security council is expected to approve procurement of the Israeli-designed missile shield, the centerpiece of a roughly 5 billion euro package of armaments programs, with a formal agreement likely to follow in early August.

The visit comes after contracts with four Israeli firms were pulled from the May 18 KYSEA agenda over a dispute on Greek industry participation, leaving the program's timeline in doubt.

Top government committee links progress of highly touted air-defense project to mandatory domestic industrial participation; expanded strategic defense cooperation with the UAE

Implementation is expected to be completed within four years, followed by a 10-year support and maintenance period, the Israeli defense ministry said

Government security council backs major military programs, appoints new coast guard leadership, and reviews Middle East developments amid rising regional tensions.

The total cost is estimated at around four billion euros, according to two sources later quoted by Reuters

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the National Center for Air Operations in Larissa on Saturday, using the occasion to send a message of reassurance to the Greek public amid heightened regional tensions, making reference to the Achilles Shield defensive system. “I had the opportunity to confirm once again the absolute operational readiness of the Armed […]