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Israel to build air defence system for Greece in $3.5 billion deal
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Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion ($3.5 billion) defence agreement Monday under which Israel will construct a multi-layered air defence system for Athens, according to Al-Monitor. The deal marks an expansion of military cooperation between the two countries as Greece accelerates its defence modernization programme amid regional security concerns.
The agreement was signed in coordination between Israeli and Greek defence officials. Greece has been strengthening its military capabilities in recent years, investing in new equipment and partnerships to enhance its defensive posture in the Eastern Mediterranean. The contract specifies Israel's role in designing and building the integrated air defence infrastructure for the Greek armed forces.
Details regarding the system's specific technical specifications, component breakdown, and the projected timeline for full deployment were not disclosed in the initial announcement. The two countries did not release additional information about the contract's terms or implementation schedule.
