Israel, Greece seal €3B ‘Achilles Shield’ defense deal

The package will cover ballistic missiles, aircraft and drones.

Move seen as Greece focusing on modernizing its armed forces to keep pace with Turkey amid boundary disputes

By Steven Scheer and Lefteris Papadimas JERUSALEM/ATHENS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion ($3.5 billion) defence deal on Monday under which Israel will build a multi-layered air defence system for Greece as Athens pushes ahead with a broader military modernisation programme. Israel's defence mi

Israel has signed a major weapons deal with Greece, marking their largest agreement to date

In a statement, the Greek Defence Ministry said the multi-billion euro purchase was part of "the greatest reform of its armed forces in its history."

Israel and Greece sign a multi-billion-dollar weapons deal, the largest between the countries  Toronto Star

JERUSALEM/ATHENS, Aug 31 - Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion ($3.5 billion) defence deal on Monday under which Israel will build a multi-layered air defence system for Greece as Athens pushes ahead with a broader military modernisation programme.

Greece, Israel signed landmark 'Achilles Shield' air-defence deal  euractiv.com

Israel said one of its largest ever arms export deals would entail setting up an air defense system for Greece.

The agreement, negotiated over three years, will become the largest defense export deal in Israel’s history.

Israel signs 3 billion euro defence deal with Greece, defence ministry says Israel and Greece signed a 3 billion euro ($3.48 billion) defence deal on Monday under which Israel would build a "multi layered" defence system for Greece, according to a statement by the spokesperson of Israel's defence ministry. The st

Greece to sign $3.5 billion deal with Israel for air defence system  Reuters

Exporters can self-generate a one-time authorisation for multiple consignments without seeking separate approval for each batch; licence validity increased to two years