Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Greece Approves Purchase of Israeli Rocket Systems
Greece's parliament has approved buying 36 special rocket systems from Israel.
These rockets, made by a company called Elbit, can reach up to 300 kilometers away.
The deal costs between 650 and 700 million euros.
Greece wants these rockets to help protect its borders with Turkey.
Greece and Israel are also working together on other defense projects.
This purchase is part of Greece's plan to spend 28 billion euros by 2036 to make its military stronger.
Greece and Turkey have had disagreements for a long time, and this purchase is seen as a way to keep Greece safe.
Greek parliament approved the purchase of 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel for 650 to 700 million euros.
The PULS system, made by Elbit, has a range of up to 300 km and will help protect Greece's northeastern border with Turkey and Greek islands in the Aegean.
Greece plans to spend 28 billion euros by 2036 to modernize its armed forces.
Greece and Israel have strong economic and diplomatic ties, including joint military exercises and an air training center in southern Greece.
Greece and Turkey, NATO allies, have long-standing disputes over territorial and energy issues.
- Who
- Greek parliament and Israeli defense company Elbit
- What
- Approval of the purchase of 36 PULS rocket artillery systems
- When
- Late on Thursday, December 5
- Where
- Athens, Greece
- Why
- To modernize Greece's armed forces and protect its northeastern border with Turkey and Greek islands in the Aegean
- Purchase Amount
- 36 PULS rocket artillery systems
- Cost
- 650 to 700 million euros
- Manufacturer
- Elbit (Israel)
- Range
- Up to 300 km (190 miles)
- Defense Modernization Budget
- 28 billion euros by 2036
- Greece-Israel Anti-Aircraft Project
- 3 billion euros
