AustriaGreece and Israel plan to sign four agreements in Tel Aviv aimed at establishing a multi-layered air and missile defense system under Greece's 'Achilles Shield' program. The total value of the contracts is estimated at around €3.1 billion, involving Israeli defense companies Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), as well as Greece's Directorate for Armaments and Investments (GDAEE). The new Israeli systems will integrate with existing Greek capabilities such as Patriot air defense systems. Production, development, integration, and delivery of the systems are expected to be completed within 35 months after signing the contracts. Greece aims for at least 25% participation from its domestic defense industry, amounting to approximately €775 million. This project represents one of the largest modernization efforts for Greece's air defense capabilities, part of broader efforts to enhance its ability to counter aerial and missile threats in the eastern Mediterranean. Turkey has reacted with skepticism, previously criticizing Greece's plans to establish a permanent military drone base on the island of Rhodes, which Ankara claims would threaten regional stability.
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