Israel signs €3 billion arms deal to build Greek air defense

Israel announced one of its largest-ever arms export agreements on Tuesday, a €3 billion deal to set up an air defense system for Greece. The project will involve the construction of an integrated missile shield, similar to Israel’s own multi-layer defense network. Under the agreement, Israeli defense firms will supply radar systems, interceptors, and command-and-control technology. Greece, a NATO member, has been modernizing its military amid regional tensions with Turkey. The deal marks a deepening of defense ties between the two countries, which have also cooperated on energy projects in the eastern Mediterranean. Israeli officials said the system would be tailored to Greek needs, though no timeline for delivery was provided. The contract is expected to create jobs in both nations and strengthen Greece’s ability to counter aerial threats.