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Greece, Israel sign over NIS 10b. defense agreement against Turkey, Iran

Israel and Greece have signed a major defense deal, dubbed 'Achilles Shield', valued at $3.5 billion or €3 billion, to establish a multi-layered air defense network. The agreement aims to strengthen Greece's defense capabilities against regional threats, particularly from Turkey and Iran. The deal includes a multi-layered air defense system based on Israeli-made missiles.

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  • ✓ The defense agreement is valued at $3.5 billion
  • ✓ The defense agreement is valued at €3 billion
  • ✓ The deal includes a multi-layered air defense system based on Israeli-made missiles
  • ✓ The agreement aims to strengthen Greece's defense capabilities against regional threats
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The defense agreement between Israel and Greece has been officially signed, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations.

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  1. Israel and Greece sign $3.5-€3 billion defense agreement

    Israel and Greece have signed a major defense deal, dubbed 'Achilles Shield', valued at $3.5 billion or €3 billion, to establish a multi-layered air defense network. The agreement aims to strengthen Greece's defense capabilities against regional threats, particularly from Turkey and Iran. The deal includes a multi-layered air defense system based on Israeli-made missiles.

    Why it matters

    The agreement marks the largest defense export deal in Israel's history and a significant deepening of ties between the two countries. Greece has been seeking to bolster its defenses amid rising tensions with Turkey and concerns about Iran's military activities in the region. This deal is seen as a strategic move to enhance regional stability and security.

    What is confirmed

    • The defense agreement is valued at $3.5 billion
    • The defense agreement is valued at €3 billion
    • The deal includes a multi-layered air defense system based on Israeli-made missiles
    • The agreement aims to strengthen Greece's defense capabilities against regional threats
    • The deal is dubbed 'Achilles Shield'

    What to watch next

    • Implementation of the 'Achilles Shield' air defense system
    • Turkey's response to the defense agreement
    • Iran's reaction to the strengthened Israel-Greece ties
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. www.israelhayom.com — Facing a 'Muslim NATO': Israel's biggest-ever defense deal reshapes the Mediterranean
    2. i24NEWS — Greece And Israel To Launch $3.6 Billion ‘Achilles Shield’ Air-defense Project
    3. The Times of Israel — Israel, Greece sign record €3 billion arms deal
    4. The Jerusalem Post — Greece, Israel sign over NIS 10b. defense agreement against Turkey, Iran
    5. politico.eu — Israel, Greece seal €3B ‘Achilles Shield’ defense deal
    6. dw.com — Israel signs €3 billion arms export deal with Greece
    7. The Washington Post — Israel and Greece sign a multi-billion-dollar weapons deal, the largest between the countries
    8. U.S. News & World Report — Israel Signs $3.5 Billion Air Defence Deal With Greece
    9. Bloomberg.com — Greece Cements €3 Billion Air-Defense System Deal With Israel
    10. www.algemeiner.com — Israel, Greece Sign $3.5 Billion Air Defense Deal as Tensions With Turkey Continue to Rise
    11. www.yahoo.com — Israel and Greece sign €3 billion air defence deal
    12. apnews.com — Israel to help Greece build an air defense shield in a landmark weapons deal
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