Greece is set to sign a $3.6 billion military deal with Israel next Monday for a layered air defense system, according to the "Jerusalem Post."
This agreement, to be signed in Tel Aviv and called "Achilles’ Shield" by Greece, has been described by the Israeli newspaper as the "largest military export deal in Israel's history," following three years of negotiations.
The report noted that Greece will deploy the Israeli defense systems to counter potential threats from Turkey and Iran.
A Greek delegation will formalize the agreement with Israel's Ministry of Defense to acquire air defense systems valued at $3.6 billion, slightly below previous estimates.
For the first time, this deal will provide Greece with an integrated, multi-layered defense network, including the "David’s Sling" systems for intercepting heavy and ballistic missiles, "SPYDER" mobile systems against drones, and the "Barak MX" system for defense against aircraft and missiles.
Additionally, the agreement includes establishing a command and control center in Greece to operate the systems and manage launches, similar to the system used in Israel, relying on artificial intelligence capabilities, reports "Jerusalem Post."
Israel's largest defense export prior to this was the initial sale of the "Arrow 3" missile defense system to Germany for $3.5 billion, signed in 2023.
Greece is already a major military customer for Israel, having purchased missiles, bombs, and drones from various Israeli defense companies.