What is the cost of the arms race, and how much of it can we bear?

The historic Greek “Pentagon” undergoes its first major renovation in nearly eight decades. The new façade, designed by acclaimed sculptor Costas Varotsos, marks a symbolic step toward a modern, eco-friendly era for the country’s Defense Ministry

A new legal and political clash has erupted over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Mayor Haris Doukas filling a lawsuit over the government’s decision to outsource cleaning of the monument, questioning both the legality and constitutionality of the move

Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ decision to place the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Ministry of Defense has sparked fierce political backlash, with critics warning of blurred lines between military and civilian authority in one of Greece’s most symbolic public spaces

Greece completes its large-scale national joint exercise, testing coordination, crisis management, and interoperability across the armed forces and civil defense agencies

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

Metlen Energy & Metals announced on Monday it had signed a Memo of Understanding (MoU) with Italian Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) for an exclusive collaboration in joint participation for the upcoming program announced recently by the Greek Defense Ministry for the upgrade of the Hellenic Armed Forces. The agreement with Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), a […]

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

This is the Greek frigate's second military engagement with UAVs in the Gulf of Aden while protecting merchant ships as part of the EU's EUNAVFOR’s 'Aspides' mission

Diplomatic sources in Ankara confirmed an upcoming Greek-Turkish meeting in Athens for confidence-building measures, set for April 22

The crucial geostrategic role of the northeast Greece region was at the center of discussions at the City Hub Event on Wednesday, entitled 'East Macedonia Thrace Forum II'

A key component of Turkey’s military-industrial policymaking during the past decade is the production and export of military drones. In 2022, for the first time ever, four Turkish companies – Baykar, Aselsan, TAI and Roketsan – were included among the top 100 largest international weapons manufacturers (the list is compiled annually by the International Peace […]

Minister Dendias emphasized the draft law's significance, framing it as a pivotal moment aligned with the Armed Forces' "Agenda 2030," emphasizing the integration of innovation

Treaty of Lausanne 'can be easily read by both the Turks and us. They know very well that what lies beyond three (nautical) miles of Turkey is Greek, we know it too'

His flight on the US-made warplane came during an ongoing two-day visit to the large island of Crete

The informal meeting aims to promote non-confrontation in the Aegean