Greece approves €4.2B arms deal with Israel for 'Achilles Shield' dome

Greece has sanctioned a multibillion-euro acquisition of Israeli weaponry designed for anti-missile, anti-aircraft, and anti-drone defense, aiming to create an 'Achilles Shield' protective system. This decision was reached on Thursday by the KYSEA council, which oversees foreign affairs and defense, as confirmed by Defence Minister Nikos Dendias via social media. An anonymous source from the defense ministry revealed that approximately €3 billion of a total €4.2 billion (US$4.8 billion) budget will be allocated for the Israeli systems. Additionally, Greek defense companies are set to invest €700 million into the project. The procurement package also includes C-390 Millennium transport aircraft from Brazil's Embraer, Heron drones from Israel, Apache helicopter missiles, British Victa stealth vessels, and frigate sonar systems. Dendias remarked, "Greece has entered a new era, a new reality."