Israeli defense giant Rafael published a 77-second cinematic video featuring ancient Greek imagery to celebrate the historic $3.5 billion defense agreement with Greece, touting the 'Achilles Shield' air-defense project. The deal incorporates Rafael's David's Sling and SPYDER systems as key layers, according to The Zioneer.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems released a 77-second cinematic video on Monday evening, featuring ancient Greek statues and mythological imagery to celebrate the historic $3.5 billion (approximately €3.1 billion) defense agreement signed earlier today with Greece. The clip, reported by The Zioneer, highlights the 'Achilles Shield' project—a comprehensive air-defense architecture with David's Sling and SPYDER systems as its primary layers, alongside additional Israeli systems and a national command network.
The defense deal was first reported by The Zioneer at 12:13 Jerusalem time, valued at over 10 billion shekels, marking the largest defense export in Israel-Greece relations. Within minutes, additional details emerged: the multi-layered system includes David's Sling, BARAK MX, and SPYDER interceptors, MMR radars, and a national command-and-control system, with a separate €26 million contract for Drone Dome anti-drone systems (Yediot News, 12:12). Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the agreement is among the largest in Israel's history and a direct continuation of the Eastern Mediterranean alliance forged a decade ago with Greece and Cyprus (12:12). He later framed the deal as a signal of strength to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stating it 'expresses Israel's strength and the strengthening of regional alliances' (12:12). Defense Minister Israel Katz said the deal reflects deep strategic ties and shared regional interests, as both countries strengthen cooperation amid attempts by regional actors to expand influence (12:12).
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, the 'Achilles Shield' deal sends a strategic message aimed at Turkey, reflecting the strengthening of Israel's alliance with Greece and Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean. The agreement was also covered by Israeli news channel 14 at €3.1 billion, and ynet reported Netanyahu's comments.
The cinematic video released this evening contains no new details about the agreement itself but serves as a promotional showcase for the project. No further official announcements are expected tonight.
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