In a strategic move to bolster national security, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has unveiled a 2 billion euros plan to develop a comprehensive anti-aircraft and anti-drone defence system to shield the country.
The announcement, made at the Beyond 2024 defence exhibition in Thessaloniki, comes as a direct response to Turkey’s growing military capabilities.
Mr. Dendias said the plan had been drafted as a “sensible response” to Turkey’s expanding shipbuilding and drone programs.
“Greece is not Luxembourg; our geopolitical reality is such that we cannot consider all our neighbours as friends,” he said. “While we do not seek to engage in an arms race, our priority remains clear: self-defence and deterrence.”
The ambitious project, dubbed the “twin domes” initiative, aims to establish a protective canopy against aerial threats, enhancing Greece’s defensive capabilities.
The move is part of the broader “Agenda 2030” program, which Mr. Dendias hailed as “the most significant overhaul in the history of the Greek Armed Forces.”
The defence minister’s announcement has been met with approval from military analysts, who view the investment a critical step to maintaining Greece’s sovereignty and regional stability.
The project is expected to integrate cutting-edge technology, including advanced radar systems and interceptive measures, to effectively neutralise potential threats from the air and ensure the safety of Greek skies.