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Greece's "Agenda 2030" Reform: Defence Ministry's 2025 Targets Unveiled

Greece’s Ministry of National Defence has outlined its 2025 objectives as part of the comprehensive "Agenda 2030" reform plan, aiming to modernise the armed forces and enhance their connection with society. Key initiatives include upgrading military healthcare facilities, launching a new housing program for service members, and advancing defence capabilities with the acquisition of FDI frigates and upgraded F-16 Vipers. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasised that these reforms reflect a balanced approach, integrating conservative values with progressive reforms to strengthen Greece’s national security and support its military personnel.

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Greece’s SCALP Missiles and Their Role in Regional Defence

Greece’s defence capabilities have been strengthened by the SCALP-EG missile system, a Franco-British weapon designed for precision strikes on strategic targets. Greece has deployed these missiles on Mirage 2000-5 and Rafale F3R jets, while its Navy is now integrating the naval variant, SCALP Naval, on new FDI frigates with a range of up to 1,000 kilometres. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s use of the British Storm Shadow, a SCALP variant, in strikes against Russian targets highlights the system’s role in modern warfare.

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Greek Navy Flexes Muscle with Successful Large-Scale Missile Exercise

The Greek Navy's recent large-scale missile exercise, showcasing the launch of Harpoon missiles for the first time in 25 years, served as a powerful message of the navy's growing capabilities and readiness. This development comes amidst ongoing challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean, highlighting the importance of a strong Greek naval presence in the region.