Greece to build ‘Achilles Shield’ defence dome with Israeli arms
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Greece approved a €4.2 billion defense spending plan, with €3 billion allocated to Israeli-made systems for a new 'Achilles Shield' protective dome. The dome will include anti-missile, anti-aircraft, and anti-drone capabilities. Defence Minister Nikos Dendias hailed the move as a new era for Greece. The announcement came from an anonymous ministry source.
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Protection against multiple aerial threats
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said 'Greece has entered a new era, a new reality'.
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Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said 'Greece has entered a new era, a new reality'.
South China Morning Post- Protection against multiple aerial threats
- Integration into existing Greek defense infrastructure
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Loaded language removedGreece on Thursday approved the multibillion-dollar purchase of Israeli anti-missile, anti-aircraft and anti-drone weaponry to set up an “Achilles Shield” protective dome, a defence ministry source said. Around €3 billion of a broader €4.2 billion (US$4.8 billion) spending spree will go towards Israeli-made systems for the new shield, the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
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Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said 'Greece has entered a new era, a new reality'.
South China Morning PostAround €3 billion of a broader €4.2 billion spending spree will go towards Israeli-made systems for the new shield.
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