Greece, Israel to sign $3.6 billion defense deal amid Turkey, Iran threats
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- jpost.comseen 1 Sept, 04:31headline rewritten
Greece to sign $3.6b. air defense deal with IsraelGreece, Israel to sign $3.6 billion defense deal amid Turkey, Iran threats - DW Top Storiesseen 2 Sept, 10:54URL changed
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- mymotherlode.comseen 3 Sept, 03:27headline rewritten
Israel and Greece sign a multi-billion-dollar weapons deal, the largest between the countries - myMotherLode.comIsrael to help Greece build an air defense shield in a landmark weapons deal - myMotherLode.com
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Sun, 30 August 2026
2 reports- jpost.com04:05first to reportedited after publishing
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Greece to sign $3.6b. air defense deal with IsraelThe agreement, which has been under discussion for three years, will provide Athens with a multilayered air defense system against potential threats from Turkey and Iran.
- Google News - Top Stories13:52
Facing a 'Muslim NATO': Israel's biggest-ever defense deal reshapes the Mediterranean www.israelhayom.com Greece to sign $3.6b. Israeli air defense deal, creating 'Achilles Shield' against Turkey and Iran The Jerusalem Post Greece And Israel To Launch $3.6 Billion ‘Achilles Shield’ Air-defense Project i24NEWS Israel, Greece sign record €3 billion arms deal The Times of Israel “Achilles shield” against Turkish influence: Why Athens is overlooking the Azerbaijan factor Latest news from Azerbaijan
Mon, 31 August 2026
22 reports- bne IntelliNews08:23
Israel and Greece will sign a €3.1bn ($3.6bn) agreement on August 31 for the sale of air defence systems to Athens, as tensions between Greece and Turkey continue to rise.
- Google News - Top Stories08:59
Greece, Israel sign over NIS 10b. defense agreement against Turkey, Iran The Jerusalem Post Israel signs €3 billion arms export deal with Greece DW.com Greece Cements €3 Billion Air-Defense System Deal With Israel Bloomberg.com Israel Signs $3.5 Billion Air Defence Deal With Greece U.S. News & World Report Israel, Greece sign record €3 billion arms deal The Times of Israel
- Le Figaro (France)09:23
D’après cet accord, «l’un des plus importants de l’histoire de l’État d’Israël», Israël construira pour la Grèce «un dispositif complet de défense aérienne».
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:58
Der Achilles-Schild soll Griechenland vor Drohnen und Raketen schützen und binnen drei Jahren einsatzbereit sein. Wichtiger Bestandteil ist eine israelische KI-Software.
- DW Top Stories10:02
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Israel said one of its largest ever arms export deals would entail setting up an air defense system for Greece.
- Google News - Top Stories10:05
Israel signs €3 billion arms export deal with Greece DW.com Israel and Greece sign a multi-billion-dollar weapons deal, the largest between the countries AP News Greece inks record $3.5 billion deal to buy comprehensive missile defense system from Israel The Times of Israel Israel signs $3.5 billion air defence deal with Greece Reuters Greece, Israel sign over NIS 10b. defense agreement against Turkey, Iran The Jerusalem Post
- Politico Europe10:18
The package will cover ballistic missiles, aircraft and drones.
- Novinky (Czechia)10:23
Izrael postaví Řecku víceúrovňový systém protivzdušné obrany, který dostal název Achillův štít. Vyplývá to z obranné dohody v hodnotě tří miliard eur (72,4 miliardy korun), kterou obě země v pondělí podepsaly, informoval portál e-Kathimerini.
- Bloomberg Politics11:47
Israel will supply Greece with a multi-layered air-defense system under an agreement the two countries signed on Monday.
- israelnationalnews.com12:04
Israel to build Greece multi-layered air defense network featuring David’s Sling, BARAK MX and SPYDER in largest-ever Israel-Greece defense deal.
- Google News - Top Stories12:19
Israel signs $3.5 billion air defence deal with Greece Reuters Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel? Al Jazeera Israel and Greece sign a multi-billion-dollar weapons deal, the largest between the countries AP News Israel signs €3 billion arms export deal with Greece DW.com Greece, Israel sign over NIS 10b. defense agreement against Turkey, Iran The Jerusalem Post
- South China Morning Post12:26
Israel signed a multibillion-dollar weapons deal with Greece, the largest between the two Mediterranean countries, as Israeli defence exports soar. Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Monday the nearly €3 billion (US$3.5 billion) defence export deal, coined Achilles Shield, was one of the country’s largest and included a multilayered air defence system for Greece using Israeli technology. “Israel and Greece share common strategic interests and face shared regional challenges. At a time when...
- bssnews.net12:30
JERUSALEM, Aug 31, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Israel's defence ministry announced Monday it had signed a deal with Athens worth approximately
- mymotherlode.com12:51edited after publishing
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Israel and Greece sign a multi-billion-dollar weapons deal, the largest between the countries - myMotherLode.comTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel signed a multibillion-dollar deal Monday to build an air defense shield in Greece, strengthening an alliance between the Mediterranean countries rooted in shared concerns about regional rival Turkey. Israel's Defense Ministry said the 3 billion euro (about $3.5 billion) deal for the new system – named Achilles Shield –
- Le Monde (France)13:49
La Grèce devient le premier pays de l’Union européenne à adopter un système tel que celui d’Israël, s’est réjoui dans un communiqué Nikos Dendias, ministre de la défense grec.
- Al Jazeera English13:52
Greece signs $3.5bn deal with Israel to acquire its first multi-layered air defence network by 2029.
- El País (Spain)14:52
Las relaciones entre ambos países se han reforzado desde que en 2010 el ejército israelí mató a diez miembros de un buque turco que llevaba ayuda a Gaza
- Al Jazeera English14:57
Analysts say Greece is concerned about threats posed by the US-Israel war on Iran and Turkiye's growing capabilities.
- Google News - Top Stories15:06
Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel? Al Jazeera Israel, Greece seal €3B ‘Achilles Shield’ defense deal politico.eu Israel signs $3.5 billion air defence deal with Greece Reuters Israel signs €3 billion arms export deal with Greece DW.com Greece inks record $3.5 billion deal to buy comprehensive missile defense system from Israel The Times of Israel
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)17:30
“Scudo di Achille”. È questo il nome dell’accordo di difesa aerea da 3.1 miliardi di euro stipulato fra Israele e Grecia. L’intesa è stata firmata lunedì mattina a Tel Aviv dal direttore generale del ministero della Difesa Israeliano Amir Baram e dalla sua controparte greca Ioannis Bouras. Si tratta del più grande accordo di esportazione […] L'articolo Difesa militare, lo “Scudo di Achille” di Atene si chiama Israele proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)18:30
Israel and Greece have signed a major €3 billion defense deal on Monday, August 31, under which Israel will build a multilayered air defense system in Greece.
- NYT World19:28
Despite the growing diplomatic isolation of the government, the agreement makes clear that the Israeli defense industry is still finding considerable demand abroad.
Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- neoskosmos.com00:24
Israel on Monday signed a three-billion-euro ($3.5 billion) arms deal with Greece, one of Israel's biggest ever sales at a time when it faces criticism in much of the world.
- Al Jazeera English20:35
Two countries sign $3.5bn weapons agreement.
Wed, 2 September 2026
6 reports- Google News - Europe query02:59
Israel-Greece defense deal highlights Europe’s shifting ties with Israel The Jerusalem Post
- Al Jazeera English07:35
The defence deal between the two countries fits into a larger shift in regional alliances amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)08:56
Noch 2025 galt teilweise ein Exportstopp, nun hat die Regierung Waffenlieferungen an Israel in Höhe von fast 800 Millionen Euro erlaubt. Ein Grund für die enorme Summe: ein verkauftes U-Boot.
- Google News - Europe query13:46
After Achilles Shield deal, Israeli air defense dominates in Europe as continent races to rearm The Jerusalem Post
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:38
Reported deal covers David’s Sling, Spyder, and Barak MX systems; neither country has officially confirmed agreement
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:11
Export licenses surge to more than 4 times total approved in 2025 as Israel continues its genocidal war against Palestinians, according to Der Spiegel
Thu, 3 September 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:33
Israel continues to create regional instability by illegally invading free neighbouring nations and the Achilles Shield deal with Greece is part and parcel of that trend
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:33
Israel continues to create regional instability by illegally invading free neighbouring nations and the Achilles Shield deal with Greece is part and parcel of that trend
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- Balkan Insight06:19
Countries across the Balkan region have increasingly been doing arms deals with Israel and purchasing its military technology – while strengthening political ties too.
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- manilatimes.net21:25
ATHENS, Greece — Greece will press ahead with its strategic defense cooperation with Israel but also wants to deepen relations with other states in the Middle East, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Sunday.
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:10
Opposition demands clarity as Israeli official says source code was not included in $3.5B defense deal’s user license
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:10
‘Of course, Greece will also develop its cooperation with Israel. It has brought significant added value, especially at the levels of defense and technology,’ says Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- Index.hr (Croatia)15:16
EUROPSKE zemlje sve više kupuju naprednu obrambenu tehnologiju od Izraela, unatoč političkim napetostima. Ugovori poput grčkog 'Ahilejevog štita' pokazuju rastuću ovisnost i zaobilaženje EU pravila.
Fri, 11 September 2026
2 reports- inewsgr.com14:00
The €3 billion “Achilles Shield” puts Greece at the forefront of a wider European shift toward Israeli
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:44
Interest emerges as Israeli, Greek Cypriot leaders discuss defense cooperation, potential new military equipment purchases
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:34
Leaders also discuss ways to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation
Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)13:14
Sve čvršća suradnja Grčke i Izraela, uz Cipar kao trećega važnog partnera, postupno mijenja sigurnosnu sliku istočnog Sredozemlja. Iako Atena, Jeruzalem i Nikozija službeno govore o stabilnosti, obrani, energetskoj sigurnosti i zajedničkom odgovoru na nove prijetnje, njihovo je zbližavanje teško odv...
Sun, 27 September 2026
2 reports- bankingnews.gr15:30
Aegean tensions rise: Turkey responds to Achilles' Shield, moves brigade near Samos
- bankingnews.gr15:30
Aegean tensions rise: Turkey responds to Achilles' Shield, moves brigade near Samos
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:58
Hakkanen says Israeli systems vital to Finland’s security, require decades of technical support
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:05
Israeli initiative offers more than $2.2M for joint research, scholarships, exchange programs, EFSYN reports
Thu, 8 October 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:24
Washington and Athens also agree to expand cooperation in defense technologies, energy and cybersecurity
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:22
SAD I GRČKA dogovorile su prodaju vojne opreme vrijedne 4 mlrd. dolara za jačanje grčke obrane. Sporazum uključuje i produbljivanje suradnje u sigurnosti, gospodarstvu i borbi protiv terorizma.
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- financialmirror.com15:17
By Chris Michael The eastern Mediterranean is entering a period of fragile strategic balances, where military strength, alliances and political resolve are central to national security. A military confrontation between Greece and Turkey could escalate into a serious regional crisis, with immediate consequences for Cyprus, European security and energy stability. The critical question is whether Greece and Cyprus possess the deterrent capability to ensure that no potential aggressor believes it...
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Europe query07:19
Israeli defense giant secures $235 million rocket deal in Europe Israel National News