https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/facing-a-muslim-nato-israel-s-biggest-ever-defense-deal-reshapes-the-mediterraneanContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/facing-a-muslim-nato-israel-s-biggest-ever-defense-deal-reshapes-the-mediterraneanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/facing-a-muslim-nato-israel-s-biggest-ever-defense-deal-reshapes-the-mediterranean#u53317Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:34 +0000Israel and Greece have signed a $3.6 billion air defense deal, dubbed the 'Achilles Shield', to counter threats from Turkey and Iran. The agreement is Israel's largest-ever defense deal and marks a significant deepening of military cooperation between the two countries. The deal includes advanced air defense systems that will enhance Greece's military capabilities.Why it mattersThe agreement is seen as a strategic move by Greece to bolster its defenses against Turkey, with which it has a long-standing dispute, and Iran, which has been expanding its influence in the region.