{"id":20351,"date":"2026-08-27T13:49:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/27\/turkey-objects-to-greek-drone-base-plans-in-rhodes-citing-aegean-tensions-greek-city-times\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T13:49:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:49:25","slug":"turkey-objects-to-greek-drone-base-plans-in-rhodes-citing-aegean-tensions-greek-city-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/27\/turkey-objects-to-greek-drone-base-plans-in-rhodes-citing-aegean-tensions-greek-city-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Objects to Greek Drone Base Plans in Rhodes, Citing Aegean Tensions \u2013 Greek City Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-first=\"S\">\n<h3 id=\"h-turkey-has-criticized-greece-s-reported-plans-to-establish-a-drone-base-on-rhodes-claiming-the-move-would-violate-the-island-s-demilitarized-status-and-threaten-peace-and-stability-in-the-aegean\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turkey has criticized Greece\u2019s reported plans to establish a drone base on Rhodes, claiming the move would violate the island\u2019s demilitarized status and threaten peace and stability in the Aegean.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement issued Thursday, Turkey\u2019s Defense Ministry said the proposed unmanned aerial vehicle facility would be incompatible with Greece\u2019s obligations under international law.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAny attempt to violate this regime is incompatible with Greece\u2019s obligations under international law,\u201d the ministry said, while asserting that Turkey would continue to defend what it considers its rights and interests under international treaties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement comes amid ongoing disagreements between Athens and Ankara over the military status of several Aegean islands and broader defense arrangements in the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turkey also welcomed Greece\u2019s decision to relocate a Patriot air defense system from Karpathos to Crete.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ankara described the move as a positive development, arguing that it could contribute to reversing what Turkey considers the militarization of the islands in breach of international agreements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs Turkey, we will continue to support all constructive steps that contribute to strengthening peace and stability in our region and that comply with international law and treaty obligations,\u201d the Defense Ministry said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greece has repeatedly rejected Turkish claims concerning the demilitarization of its Aegean islands and maintains that it has the right to take necessary measures to protect its territory and national security.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-turkey-s-own-drone-activity-in-the-aegean\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turkey\u2019s Own Drone Activity in the Aegean<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Turkish criticism comes as Ankara continues to use unmanned aerial systems in activities affecting areas claimed by Greece, including operations and surveillance linked to disputed maritime zones and Greece\u2019s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Athens has repeatedly raised concerns over Turkish drone activity in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, viewing such operations as part of broader Turkish military and surveillance activity in areas where the two countries have competing claims.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The contrast has drawn attention in Greece, particularly as Turkey objects to Greek plans for a drone facility on Rhodes while maintaining its own extensive drone capabilities and operations in the wider Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest exchange highlights the continuing sensitivity surrounding defense deployments in the Aegean, despite efforts by Athens and Ankara to maintain dialogue and improve bilateral relations.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-tags entry-footer\">\n<div>\n\t\t<strong>Tags:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\taegean sea, Aegean tensions, demilitarized islands, drone base, Greece, Greece drone base in Rhodes, Greece news, Greek Defense, Greek news, greek news today, Greek Turkish relations, national security, Rhodes, Turkey, Turkish Defense Ministry, UAV\t<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"category_container author-information\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<section id=\"authorpage\" class=\"authorpage\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e431a0aaf2dcb7e221a3bd95d4b4996106e91f12afa178bba01dd45d1cdacc01?s=164&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e431a0aaf2dcb7e221a3bd95d4b4996106e91f12afa178bba01dd45d1cdacc01?s=328&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-164 photo lazyload\" height=\"164\" width=\"164\" 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