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.

Speaking at events marking the 204th anniversary of the fall of Tripolitsa during the Greek War of Independence, DM Nikos Dendias linked the historic memory of 1821 to today’s national responsibilities

Greece carried out a mid-scale military exercise simulating the recapture of an islet, showcasing readiness amid renewed tensions over Turkish exploration announcements

The goal of the Greek-French military exercise was to enhance the level of interoperability between the Hellenic and French Armed Forces

Amid changing warfare Greece has unveiled a 12-year weapons program worth up to 28 billion euros. The country plans to acquire new warplanes, surface vessels, subs and weapons systems, as well as to develop and field an air defense system modeled on Israel's 'Iron Dome'

Greek defense minister Nikos Dendias touched upon several pressing issues linked to the country’s military during a panel discussion on the second day of the inForum in an event themed “The revival of the defense industry, innovation, new high-level job opportunities, and the Armed Forces of a new era” at the Parliament’s library. Dendias stated […]

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The Greek government's planned pay hike will raise base pay by €30 per month from April, with an extra €100 bonus in July.

The minister referenced the "Agenda 2030," explaining that every member of the Armed Forces transferred to a different region of the country will receive the key to a home.

Defense Minister Dendias revealed the launch of four innovative development programs for unmanned systems and plans to initiate two more by the end of the year.

Nikos Dendias responded to a tabled question and regarding a draft law on healthcare reforms affecting the country’s armed forces, ticked off figures and facts that attracted media attention

“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.

From Paris, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced new salary increases for uniformed personnel.

Greece has consistently exceeded NATO’s 2% GDP defense spending target—even at the height of the public debt crisis.

The Greek Armed Forces stand at a crossroads, and the decisions made today will shape the country’s security for decades to come

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

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

Justifying his plan to shut down over 130 military camps, Dendias said, “It makes no sense for us to have more military camps than the U.S.,"

Some 450 spots at the three main military academies and in NCO schools remained vacant this year.

Eager Lion 24 was hosted in the Middle East country of Jordan, and was designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among allies