{"id":3791,"date":"2025-02-16T17:21:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T17:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/16\/greek-military-eyes-technological-leap\/"},"modified":"2025-02-16T17:21:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T17:21:37","slug":"greek-military-eyes-technological-leap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/16\/greek-military-eyes-technological-leap\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek military eyes technological leap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>Greece will announce a 12-year, \u20ac28 billion defense modernization plan on March 4, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>The program, spanning 2025-37, emphasizes advanced technology systems to modernize the armed forces and address existing gaps.<\/p>\n<p>Key initiatives include the acquisition of 20 fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets and the ambitious \u201cAchilles\u2019 Shield\u201d project, a comprehensive air, missile and anti-drone defense system.<\/p>\n<p>A sensor network for underwater threat detection is also planned, involving Greek companies under the Greek Defense Innovation Center (ELKAK).<\/p>\n<p>The plan allocates \u20ac2-2.5 billion annually for defense, building on \u20ac15 billion spent since 2020.<\/p>\n<p>It aligns with US and EU recommendations to increase defense investments, with Brussels considering exemptions for military spending from deficit calculations.<\/p>\n<p>The naval strategy includes constructing a fourth FDI frigate and exploring US Constellation-class frigates, while upgrading MEKO frigates and acquiring new submarines equipped with strategic weaponry.<\/p>\n<p>Challenges for the Air Force include maintaining aging transport aircraft and finalizing the F-16 Viper self-protection system.<\/p>\n<p>However, upgrading 38 F-16 Block 50 jets remains uncertain due to financial constraints.<\/p>\n<p>The Army is advancing drone integration and considering offers for multiple rocket launchers. 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