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Relations with Turkey are tense/ Israel arms Greece, what does the "Achilles Shield" plan foresee?

2026-08-31 23:44:20Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Relations with Turkey are tense/ Israel arms Greece, what does the
The Greek army during an exercise

Greece has signed the largest defense deal between the two countries, worth about $3.5 billion, with Israel providing Athens with a multi-layered air defense system, known in Greece as the "Achilles Shield."

The agreement comes at a time when Greece's relations with its regional rival, Turkey, have become more tense. At the same time, Greece is strengthening military cooperation with Israel, despite strong criticism in Europe of Israel's war in Gaza and its policy in the West Bank. Greece and Israel have long had economic, diplomatic and military ties and have regularly held joint exercises.

The "Achilles Shield" includes three main systems: David's Sling, an advanced system against missiles and aerial targets; Spyder, a surface-to-air system designed to strike aircraft, helicopters, drones and guided munitions; and Barak MX, a broader defense system against missiles, aircraft, helicopters and drones.

The deal also includes multi-mission radars and an artificial intelligence-supported command center, which will unite the various systems into a single defense network. Israel will also sell “Drone Dome” systems to Greece in an additional deal worth about 26 million euros.

One of the main reasons for the agreement is the growing Greek concerns about the threats that could come from Iran, especially in the context of the US-Israeli war with Iran. Greece hosts US military bases and facilities on its territory, and analysts warn that these could become potential targets of Iranian attacks if the conflict escalates.

Another factor is the lack of American Patriot systems. While Patriots are in high demand, some European countries are looking to Israeli systems like David's Sling, which are considered a cheaper and more effective alternative.

The agreement is also significant because of the Greek-Turkish rivalry. The two countries have long-standing disputes over maritime borders and control of disputed areas in the Aegean Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean. Greece is also concerned about Turkey's growing capabilities in the use of drones.

For this reason, analysts expect the first elements of the "Achilles Shield" to be deployed in the Aegean areas. This will give Greece a new layer of protection against missiles, aircraft and drones.

However, the deal is politically sensitive within Greece. A significant portion of Greek public opinion opposes Israel's actions in Gaza and its strengthening of military ties with Tel Aviv. According to a Pew Research Center poll published in June, about 76 percent of Greeks do not believe that Benjamin Netanyahu will do the right thing in world affairs.

Essentially, Greece is purchasing this system for three main reasons: to modernize the military, to defend against potential threats from Iran, and to strengthen its position against Turkey.

The deal is part of a much larger military modernization program. By 2036, Athens plans to spend about 28 billion euros on defense, including the purchase of up to 40 F-35 fighter jets from the United States and frigates from France and Italy.

So for Greece, this is not just a purchase of missiles from Israel. It is part of a major strategic rearmament, which aims to make the country more capable of defending itself in a region where tensions with Turkey and insecurity in the Middle East are growing.


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