Greece 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.“Greece has entered a new era, a new reality,” Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said on social media, confirming the country’s KYSEA foreign affairs and defence council had approved a series of major contracts.
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Greece to build ‘Achilles Shield’ defence dome with Israeli arms
Greece has approved a multibillion-dollar purchase of Israeli defense systems to establish an "Achilles Shield" protective dome. The decision was made by Greece's KYSEA foreign affairs and defence council on Thursday.
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Greece has approved a multibillion-dollar purchase of Israeli defense systems to establish an "Achilles Shield" protective dome. The decision was made by Greece's KYSEA foreign affairs and defence council on Thursday. Approximately €3 billion of a larger €4.2 billion spending plan will be allocated to these Israeli-made anti-missile, anti-aircraft, and anti-drone weapons. Defence Minister Nikos Dendias stated that Greece is entering a "new era" with this significant defense upgrade. The purpose of this initiative is to enhance Greece's protective capabilities.
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Greece’s KYSEA foreign affairs and defence council approved major contracts.
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Greece has entered a new era, a new reality.
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Approximately €3 billion of a €4.2 billion spending will go towards Israeli-made systems.
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Greece will set up an 'Achilles Shield' protective dome with the new weaponry.
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Greece approved the purchase of Israeli anti-missile, anti-aircraft and anti-drone weaponry.
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