Achilles Shield: Israel, Greece Sign over NIS 10b. Air Defense Deal Against Turkey
- On Monday, Israel and Greece signed a defense agreement valued at roughly $3.5 billion to build a multi-layered air defense network for Greece, known as Achilles Shield.
- Negotiated over three years, the agreement marks the largest defense export deal in Israel's history, reflecting deep strategic trust between the two countries as Greece modernizes its military capabilities.
- Israel will supply David's Sling and SPYDER systems, Israel Aerospace Industries' BARAK MX system, and ELTA Systems radars to defend against aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles.
- Greek companies are expected to receive about €700 million as subcontractors, while a supplementary €26 million contract was signed for Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Drone Dome counter-drone technology.
- Officials expect the system to be delivered in stages and become fully operational within about 35 months, positioning Greece as the first European Union country to field such an integrated national shield.
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Israel and Greece ink defense deal to protect against regional threats
The “Achilles Shield” agreement is one of the largest defense export agreements in the history of the Jewish state. The post Israel and Greece ink defense deal to protect against regional threats appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Israel announced on Monday the conclusion of an arms contract with Greece worth about €3 billion, despite increasing international criticism of it following the Gaza war, AFP reports.
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Greece and Israel Sign Deal for New Air Defense Shield
The Achilles Shield program will provide layered protection against aircraft, drones and ballistic threats, with full operational deployment planned within 35 months The post Greece and Israel Sign Deal for New Air Defense Shield appeared first on in.gr.
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The Batesville Daily GuardIsrael to help Greece build an air defense shield in a landmark weapons deal
Israel has signed a major weapons deal with Greece, marking their largest agreement to date. The deal, coined Achilles Shield, is valued at nearly $3.5 billion and includes a multi-layered air defense system for Greece. Israel's Defense Ministry announced the…
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