The Thessaloniki military parade celebrating October 28 saw Greece’s latest defence innovations and advanced weapon systems steal the spotlight. For the first time, systems from the Ministry of National Defence’s Department of Innovation and New Weapon Systems were showcased, part of the “Agenda 2030” initiative and Greece’s new Armed Forces Deterrence Doctrine.
The parade featured the “Achilles Shield,” a multi-layered protection system combining cutting-edge technology with operational expertise, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous marine platforms, surveillance, communications, and networked command systems, signalling a transformation toward technological autonomy and operational flexibility.
Among the highlights was the HERON UAV, capable of over 40 hours of autonomous flight and real-time surveillance over 350 km, and four U.S.-made M1117 armoured reconnaissance vehicles equipped with high-resolution cameras and drone systems. The SPIKE NLOS precision missile system, the Centaur anti-drone system, and the Hyperion drone neutralization platform also drew attention.
Additional displays included the S-100 drone, the Archytas UAV with vertical take-off and landing capability, A900 unmanned helicopters, the Rotinor underwater scooter, VTR fast unmanned surface boats, and robotic EOD engineering vehicles. V-BAT drones with extended 200 km surveillance capabilities were also presented.
Autonomous drone production units, mobile command-and-control centers, and disaster-response units such as “Deukalion” further highlighted Greece’s technological and operational advancements. The parade concluded with the debut of Greece’s new high-tech combat uniform worn by Cadets of the Evelpidon Military Academy, underscoring the modernization of the Greek Armed Forces.
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