Greece Builds Integrated Achilles Shield Air Defense with Israeli Systems
Greece has approved over €3 billion for the Achilles Shield, an integrated air- and missile-defense architecture designed for modern warfare dominated by drones and precision weapons. The Greek Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence approved total armament programs worth €4.2 billion. Athens will acquire three complementary Israeli systems: Spyder AiO for short-range threats, Barak MX for intermediate coverage, and David's Sling for longer-range missiles. The architecture will be connected through an AI-supported command-and-control system with modern radars. This move replaces aging Russian-made Tor-M1 and Osa-AK systems, which have become difficult to maintain due to the war in Ukraine. The program complements the earlier €656 million PULS rocket artillery system contract, which includes precision-guided missiles and loitering munitions for deployment on Aegean islands. Greece's cooperation with Israel is structural, involving joint exercises and industrial programs. While Athens officially states the shield is not directed against any country, Türkiye's expanding missile and drone capabilities remain a key factor, raising concerns about a regional arms race.
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