Greece and Israel are expected to sign a series of agreements in Tel Aviv on Monday for the development of Greece’s new integrated, multi-layered air defence and missile protection system, known as “Achilles’ Shield.” The programme is valued at more than €3 billion.
According to confirmed information reported by Kathimerini, the agreements will be signed between Greece’s General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments, under the Ministry of National Defence, and the Israeli Ministry of Defence’s Directorate of International Defence Cooperation (SIBAT).
Additional agreements are expected to involve Israeli defence agencies and companies participating in the ambitious programme.
The “Achilles’ Shield” project was approved by Greece’s Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence (KYSEA) on July 23, 2026, marking a major step in the country’s plans to strengthen its air and missile defence capabilities.
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has said the total cost of the anti-aircraft and missile defence systems will exceed €3 billion.
The programme is designed to create a comprehensive, layered defence network capable of responding to a wide range of aerial threats, including aircraft, missiles and drones.
Dendias has said that “Achilles’ Shield” is expected to become operational within 35 months, although the system will not be delivered all at once. Instead, its components will be deployed progressively as different stages of the programme are completed.
The agreement with Israel represents a significant investment in Greece’s defence infrastructure and is expected to further deepen the strategic defence relationship between the two countries.
