
Aug 31, 2026
✦Al Jazeera Online
Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel?
Greece signed a $3.5bn deal with Israel on Monday to buy a multi-layered air defence system. This agreement is the largest defence pact between the two nations. Athens plans to modernise its military by 2030, using this system, known as Achilles Shield, to protect against various aerial threats and missiles.