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Israel has proposed air defense systems to Greece for use on Aegean islands, including laser systems and "killer drones," according to Greek media outlet Kathimerini on Thursday.
The proposals come as Greece seeks to strengthen anti-drone capabilities while opposing Türkiye's participation in European Union defense programs and NATO deterrence.
According to the Greek newspaper, Israel has offered Greece the "Spyder All in One" air defense system along with additional systems tailored to the complex geography of the islands. Israeli companies have proposed laser systems that can be used for anti-drone purposes, which are currently being evaluated by the Greek Armed Forces, the newspaper reported.
Israeli firms have also proposed "killer drones" that can be deployed on small, unpopulated islands with high autonomy, operating on batteries and capable of gathering data and responding to potential threats when necessary, according to the report.
Greece is advancing its own air defense modernization plans in cooperation with the Israeli defense industry.
The Greek Armed Forces already have anti-drone capabilities installed on key islands in the Eastern Aegean in coordination with Israeli defense companies, according to the newspaper.
Discussions between Athens and Tel Aviv on weapons procurement have advanced to a significant stage, according to the report.
The newspaper reported that talks with Israel on acquiring major systems for what has been characterized as the "Shield of Achilles" – a multilayered air defense system – could resume in the coming period.
Beyond the previously discussed systems, such as the Spyder All-in-One (AIO), Israeli companies have proposed solutions tailored to the complex island environment. The Greek Armed Forces are already evaluating the laser systems for anti-drone purposes.
Israeli firms have also submitted proposals for "killer drones" that can be deployed on even unpopulated small islands with extended battery life, capable of data collection and responding to potential threats.
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