Greece
Greece has signed a major artillery procurement agreement with Israel valued at approximately $650 million. The deal centers on the acquisition of PULS multiple rocket launcher systems and associated munitions. It includes long-term support and elements of domestic industrial participation.
Bulgaria
A Greek Patriot surface-to-air missile system has begun providing air and missile defense coverage for Bulgaria from positions in northern Greece. The deployment follows a request from Sofia and is part of a bilateral arrangement to strengthen regional air defense.
Greece
Growing European demand for defence equipment is increasing interest in Greece’s industrial base, particularly in electronics, unmanned systems, and ammunition production. Exports already represent a significant share of the sector’s roughly €700 million annual turnover.
Greece
India and Greece have signed a declaration aimed at deepening defense-industrial cooperation, focusing on joint production, technology collaboration, and closer ties between defense companies. The framework is intended to facilitate industrial partnerships rather than immediate procurement deals.
Greece
Paramount Greece and Ukrainian defence firm MAC HUB have formalised a strategic industrial cooperation to jointly develop and produce next-generation land platforms, culminating in the unveiling of a new mine-protected armoured vehicle made in Ukraine.
Greece
Czechoslovak Group and Greece’s state-owned Hellenic Defence Systems have formalized key documentation to establish a joint ammunition production company at the Lavrio facility, marking a significant step in revitalizing domestic ordnance manufacturing
Defense news
As Europe races to rebuild its defense capacity, two Southeastern nations are stepping into roles few expected. Greece and Bulgaria—long considered peripheral players—are rapidly transforming into key industrial and strategic hubs.
Greece
Greece is set to open its armed forces to women volunteers for the first time in 2026, launching a pilot program that could reshape gender participation in national defense.
Norway
Europe’s top innovation clusters for ocean technology are joining forces under the EUROCEAN network, connecting testbeds across Norway, the Netherlands, Greece, and Croatia to strengthen Europe’s position in maritime autonomy, resilience, and technological sovereignty.