DEFENSE

French ask to borrow air defense system
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

French authorities have formally submitted a request for the transfer of a Crotale short-range surface-to-air missile system of the Hellenic Air Force for the duration of the Paris Olympic Games. 


Business and guarantees
OPINION

If given the opportunity to converse with the “European diplomat” allegedly keenly advocating Greece’s provision of air defense systems to Ukraine, I would tell them the following: Greece would indeed consider such assistance if the European Union unequivocally commits to ensuring our nation’s security – a steadfast pledge akin to what the British term a “firm security commitment.”


Greece’s Iron Dome
OPINION

We often talk of Israel as an example we should learn from in a number of areas. One of them, and an extremely important one, is defense.




Two paradoxes in a row
OPINION

On what criteria is Greece’s European strategy based? The question arises from our country’s completely paradoxical attitude on two major issues: first, the single market, and second, the debate on the joint defense bonds. 

Greece plans defense system like Israel’s Iron Dome
PODCASTS

Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s defense and diplomatic editor, joins Thanos Davelis to explore Defense Minister Nikos Dendias’ plan for a defense system for Greece similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, discuss the view from Athens following Iran’s attack on Israel, and look at the key takeaways from the EU summit on Cyprus.


Athens seeks air defense system like Iron Dome
POLITICS

The reference on Wednesday by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias to the need for a protective anti-aircraft system brought back to the fore a debate which has being continuing at the level of the country’s military leadership over the last few years – long before the demonstration of Israel’s capabilities against enemy missiles and rockets.

Greek govt condemns Iran’s attacks on Israel
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Greek government issued a stern condemnation of Iran’s recent attacks on Israel, labeling them as a significant escalation in an already precarious regional situation, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.