Why Greece is betting on Israel’s Achilles Shield
Summary
Greece and Israel signed a $3.5 billion defense deal called the Achilles Shield to build a strong, multi-layered system to protect Greece. This agreement includes advanced missile interceptors, radars, and anti-drone systems, and reflects growing concerns over drone threats and shared regional security challenges, especially related to Turkey and Iran.Key Facts
- Greece and Israel agreed on a $3.5 billion defense deal named Achilles Shield to protect Greek territory.
- The deal combines missile defense systems like David’s Sling, Spyder, Barak, and multimission radars.
- A separate agreement adds Drone Dome anti-drone systems to guard important Greek sites.
- This is the largest defense deal ever between Greece and Israel, and a major export deal for Israel.
- The deal comes amid rising drone threats, such as an Iranian drone strike on nearby Cyprus.
- Israel’s strategy includes building military ties with non-Arab states, like Greece, to counter regional threats.
- Israel’s previous close ties with Turkey have deteriorated since 2008, causing Greece to strengthen its partnership with Israel.
- Greece, Israel, and Cyprus recently signed a plan to increase military cooperation, partly motivated by shared energy interests from gas reserves in the eastern Mediterranean.
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