Greece has taken a monumental step toward redefining its national defense with the formal announcement of the “Achilles Shield,” a €2.8 billion ($3 billion) air defense initiative that forms the most technologically advanced component of the country’s ongoing €25 billion military modernization program. Unveiled by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Parliament on April 2, 2025, Achilles Shield is designed as a multi-layered, integrated air defense system capable of countering a wide range of threats including aircraft, ballistic and cruise missiles, UAVs, naval platforms, and even submarine-based threats. Set to be operational by 2027, this ambitious project represents not only a critical modernization effort but also a strategic pivot in how Greece envisions its role in the Eastern Mediterranean and within NATO’s collective defense posture. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| The Hellenic Armed Forces will deploy the €2.8 billion 'Achilles Shield'—a multi-layered national air defense system designed to protect Greek airspace against modern aerial threats, including drones, missiles, and aircraft. Scheduled to be fully operational by 2027. (Picture source: Army Recognition Group) |