Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Greece in talks to buy Israeli missile systems for air defense
Greece wants to buy new missile systems from Israel to create a strong shield that can protect its skies from planes and drones.
They are talking about buying 36 special rocket systems that cost about 650 million euros.
This is part of a bigger plan by Greece to spend a lot of money to make its army stronger and more modern.
Greece is also looking to buy other military equipment from the United States and Europe.
They want to replace their old air defense systems with these new, advanced ones.
This effort helps Greece keep up with its neighbor, Turkey, and protect its borders.
Greece is in negotiations with Israel to acquire modern missile systems for its 'Achilles Shield' anti-aircraft defense initiative.
The deal involves the purchase of 36 PULS artillery and anti-aircraft systems, estimated at 650 million euros.
These systems are intended to bolster Greece's multi-layer anti-aircraft and anti-drone capabilities, particularly along its eastern borders.
Greece plans to spend approximately 33 billion euros by 2036 to modernize its armed forces.
Discussions for the Israeli systems were postponed in 2024 due to Israel's operations in Gaza but are set to intensify next month.
- Who
- Greece and Israel
- What
- Greece is in talks with Israel to purchase missile systems for its 'Achilles Shield' anti-aircraft defense dome.
- When
- Discussions are expected to intensify next month; prior interest was expressed in 2024 but postponed due to Israel's operations in Gaza.
- Where
- Greece, specifically for its eastern borders with Turkey.
- Why
- To modernize its armed forces, create a multi-layer anti-aircraft and anti-drone system, and replace older Russian-made air defense systems.
- Total Modernization Budget
- 33 billion euros by 2036
- Planned Air Defense System Name
- Achilles Shield
- Israeli Systems Greece Wants
- 36 PULS artillery and anti-aircraft systems
- Estimated Cost of PULS Systems
- 650 million euros
- Greek Company Involvement
- 25%
- Purpose of PULS Systems
- Protect eastern borders with Turkey