{"id":25234,"date":"2026-11-08T09:27:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T09:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/dendias-outlines-new-era-for-hellenic-air-force\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T09:27:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T09:27:46","slug":"dendias-outlines-new-era-for-hellenic-air-force","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/dendias-outlines-new-era-for-hellenic-air-force\/","title":{"rendered":"Dendias Outlines New Era for Hellenic Air Force"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-first=\"G\">\n<h3 id=\"h-greece-is-preparing-to-transform-its-air-force-with-fifth-generation-fighter-aircraft-advanced-air-defence-systems-unmanned-aerial-vehicles-and-new-space-based-capabilities-defence-minister-nikos-dendias-has-announced\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greece is preparing to transform its air force with fifth-generation fighter aircraft, advanced air defence systems, unmanned aerial vehicles and new space-based capabilities, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has announced.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message marking the feast day of Archangel Michael, patron saint of the Hellenic Air Force, Dendias outlined the country\u2019s plans to modernise its air capabilities and expand its operational reach.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/179726-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-613107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/179726-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/179726-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/179726-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/179726-450x563.jpg 450w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/179726-20x25.jpg 20w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/179726-225x281.jpg 225w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/179726-900x1125.jpg 900w, https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/179726.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writing on X, the minister paid tribute to the pilots who protect Greece\u2019s national sovereignty and the personnel serving across the Hellenic Air Force.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"el\" dir=\"ltr\">\u03a7\u03c1\u03cc\u03bd\u03b9\u03b1 \u03c0\u03bf\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c5\u03c2 \u03c0\u03b9\u03bb\u03cc\u03c4\u03bf\u03c5\u03c2, \u03bf\u03b9 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\u039c\u03b9\u03c7\u03b1\u03ae\u03bb. <\/p>\n<p>\u0397 \u03a0\u03bf\u03bb\u03b5\u03bc\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u0391\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03c1\u03af\u03b1, \u03b9\u03c3\u03c7\u03c5\u03c1\u03cc\u03c2 \u03c0\u03c5\u03bb\u03ce\u03bd\u03b1\u03c2 \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2\u2026 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MUKrctTfK2\">pic.twitter.com\/MUKrctTfK2<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"gct-readmore\">Read more: Lockheed Martin Responds After Greece Selects Brazilian KC-390 Aircraft<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NikosDendias\/status\/2119323960634450106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dendias also confirmed that three KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft will soon join Greece\u2019s modernised transport fleet, providing additional operational capabilities, including aerial refuelling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He highlighted plans to establish a Greek presence in space through the forthcoming creation of a Space Command and the integration of multiple satellites into military operational planning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative will also include the development of national control over Greece\u2019s communications infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond new technology and equipment, Dendias emphasised the importance of the personnel who serve in the Hellenic Air Force, describing them as a vital part of Greece\u2019s national defence and a source of support for society.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He pointed to their contribution to air medical evacuations, search and rescue operations and aerial firefighting missions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minister also paid tribute to air force personnel who lost their lives in service, saying the country remembers those who took off to defend Greece but never returned.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He concluded his message with the Hellenic Air Force motto, <em>Aien Ypsikratein<\/em>, meaning \u201cEver to Excel in the Heights\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The planned developments form part of Greece\u2019s broader effort to modernise its military capabilities across the air and space domains.<\/p>\n<p><!--[googlesitekit-end-of-content]--><\/p>\n<aside class=\"gct-related\">\n<h2>Related coverage<\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<footer class=\"article-tags entry-footer\">\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 alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99ca06517608e7af44e9761bf7c358974ffbc4a43859fd8e5be6fc2f50d341af?s=164&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99ca06517608e7af44e9761bf7c358974ffbc4a43859fd8e5be6fc2f50d341af?s=328&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-164 photo 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