Greece and Israel Sign 3 Billion Euro Deal for 'Achilles Shield' Air Defense System
Key Points
- Greece and Israel signed an agreement for the 'Achilles Shield' air defense system worth 3.035 billion euros.
- The system will integrate Patriot, SPYDER, Barak MX, and David's Sling with AI software.
- Israel will additionally sell missile defense systems worth 26 million euros to Greece.
- 19 Greek companies will participate in the project; the signing ceremony took place in Tel Aviv.
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Greece and Israel signed a bilateral agreement in Tel Aviv to build a comprehensive air, missile, and unmanned aerial vehicle defense system named 'Achilles Shield'. The program's budget was set at 3.035 billion euros, with the participation of 19 Greek companies envisioned.
According to a statement by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the system will combine existing Greek military technology (Patriot systems and unmanned aerial vehicles) with Israeli-made SPYDER, Barak MX, and David's Sling systems. The entire system will be managed by artificial intelligence-based software, detecting threats and determining the most appropriate response without human intervention.
Under the agreement, Israel will also sell missile defense systems worth 26 million euros to Greece. This cooperation aims to strengthen the security architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean and deepen the strategic alliance between the two countries.
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- What will the Achilles Shield system do?
- It will detect and destroy air, missile, and unmanned aerial vehicle threats in a multi-layered manner, providing automatic response via artificial intelligence.
- What is the financial scope of the agreement?
- The total program is 3.035 billion euros, plus an additional 26 million euro missile system sale.
- Which systems will be integrated?
- Greece's Patriot systems and UAVs will be combined with Israel's SPYDER, Barak MX, and David's Sling systems.
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