{"id":6420,"date":"2025-04-11T06:21:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T06:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/11\/military-upgrade-to-the-tune-of-e28-bln\/"},"modified":"2025-04-11T06:21:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T06:21:59","slug":"military-upgrade-to-the-tune-of-e28-bln","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/11\/military-upgrade-to-the-tune-of-e28-bln\/","title":{"rendered":"Military upgrade to the tune of \u20ac28 bln"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>Defense Minister Nikos Dendias presented a comprehensive 12-year defense modernization program to Parliament on Thursday, aimed at enhancing Greece\u2019s military capabilities from 2025 to 2036.<\/p>\n<p>The \u20ac28 billion plan includes a base budget of \u20ac25 billion, with an additional \u20ac3 billion expected from fiscal flexibility under the European \u201cReArm Europe\u201d initiative.<\/p>\n<p>The key components of the defense overhaul include \u201cAchilles Shield,\u201d a cutting-edge multilayered defense system powered by artificial intelligence to protect Greece from air, sea and underwater threats.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Greek military will invest in new missile systems for artillery, capable of long-range strikes. Talks with the US are ongoing to upgrade existing launchers and acquire new ones, such as the HIMARS system.<\/p>\n<p>The Hellenic Navy will acquire two FREMM frigates. Dendias confirmed interest in the FREMM frigate class after recently inspecting one in Piraeus.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, in addition to the three FDI frigates, the plan for the Hellenic Navy places particular emphasis on long-range air defense, as well as the capability to launch cruise missiles (Scalp Naval) for strategic strikes up to 1,000 kilometers.<\/p>\n<p>The program also includes the modernization of existing fleet units, specifically the MEKO frigates, Type 214 submarines, and fast patrol boats.<\/p>\n<p>For the Air Force, the program calls for a streamlined fleet of F-35, Rafale and F-16 Viper aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>The plan includes phasing out older models like the F-4 Phantom and Mirage 2000-5, with potential upgrades for existing F-16s.<\/p>\n<p>Opposition parties criticized the government for a lack of transparency and demanded more detailed briefings on the defense program.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal also emphasizes strengthening domestic defense innovation, including the acquisition of military-grade satellites and new cyberwarfare capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>The program, which is expected to significantly boost Greece\u2019s defense readiness, highlights the country\u2019s commitment to modernizing its armed forces in response to evolving security threats.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n        var NXFBPixelFunc = function () {\n            document.removeEventListener(\"scroll\", NXFBPixelFunc);\n            setTimeout(function () {\n                !function (f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n                    if (f.fbq) return;\n                    n = f.fbq = function () {\n                        n.callMethod ?\n                            n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments)\n                    };\n                    if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n                    n.push = n;\n                    n.loaded = !0;\n                    n.version = '2.0';\n                    n.queue = [];\n                    t = b.createElement(e);\n                    t.async = !0;\n                    t.src = v;\n                    s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n                    s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s)\n                }(window, document, 'script',\n                    'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n                fbq('init', '109138906120213');\n                fbq('track', 'PageView');\n            }, 0)\n        };\n        document.addEventListener(\"scroll\", NXFBPixelFunc);\n    <\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekathimerini.com\/politics\/1266704\/military-upgrade-to-the-tune-of-e28-bln\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Defense Minister Nikos Dendias presented a comprehensive 12-year defense modernization program to Parliament on Thursday, aimed at enhancing Greece\u2019s military capabilities from 2025 to 2036. 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