The successful performance of Centauros is part of a broader 30-billion-euro programme aimed at modernising Greece’s armed forces by 2036

One drone was downed, while the rest were repelled from a maritime region in the Gulf of Aden

Nikos Dendias cites interest by Athens for co-production of seven Constellation-class frigates in Greek shipyards

Speaking from the NE border city of Xanthi Minister Nikos Dendias said such system aims to ensure that the armed forces are protected from the 21st century military threat, although no further details were announced