Greece's Supreme National Security Council is expected to approve a €3 billion procurement package of Israeli air defense systems, including David's Sling and the Barak system, according to a report. The package would be part of the 'Achilles Shield' defense program.
The procurement is part of the 'Achilles Shield' defense program, according to a new report indicating that Greece's Supreme National Security Council is expected to approve the €3 billion Israeli air defense package.
The Zioneer has been tracking this story. At 13:55 Jerusalem, Greek media reports cited by N12's Asaf Rosenzweig said the council is expected to approve the package, including Rafael's David's Sling and IAI's Barak systems, and that it is part of the 'Achilles Shield' program. At 14:23 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the package includes the SPYDER, David's Sling, and Barak systems, with integration with Greek F-35, F-16, and Belharra-class frigates. The current update confirms that the procurement is part of the 'Achilles Shield' program, as previously reported.
The development adds to a series of deepening defense ties between Israel and Greece. As The Zioneer reported on June 11, Greece has advanced a major security procurement from Israel, including upgrades to armed drone capabilities. The Greek air defense modernization is part of broader regional trends, with other European countries such as Romania and Switzerland pursuing Israeli systems.
The report does not specify whether the SPYDER system is included in the council's expected approval, leaving the exact composition of the package pending official confirmation.
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