GRGreece is advancing its national security initiatives with the upcoming approval of the Achilles' Shield air defense program by the Government Council for National Security. This program involves acquiring advanced Israeli defense systems, including Rafael's Spyder, IAI's Barak MX, and potentially IAI's David's Sling, all integrated into a command-and-control network utilizing AI technology developed in Greece. The total cost of the program is estimated at €3.5 billion, with Greek companies participating in 25% of the project. Additional procurements include Embraer C-390 transport aircraft, military microsatellites in collaboration with Poland, VICTA special forces vessels, HERON-1 drones for Aegean surveillance, and Hellfire missiles for Apache helicopters.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual overview of Greece's defense procurement decisions without overtly favoring any political side. It outlines technical specifications, costs, and international collaborations neutrally, avoiding loaded language or biased framing.
