Tag: Greek airspace

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Greece to Launch “Iron Dome”-Style Defence System by 2026: A Three-Phase Plan

Greece is set to bolster its national defence with an advanced anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic system inspired by Israel’s “Iron Dome.” Defence Minister Nikos Dendias outlined a three-phase plan to establish the system, including creating a new command structure, launching an international tender in 2025, and achieving full operational deployment by summer 2026. The initiative aims to enhance Greece’s airspace security and strengthen its regional defence capabilities.

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Turkish Spy Drone Causes Stir in Aegean Sea

A Turkish “White Egret” drone, the “Aksungur,” has raised alarms by entering Greek airspace in the Aegean Sea without filing flight plans. The drone’s advanced surveillance capabilities have led to speculation that it might be monitoring the Italian research vessel “Ievoli Relume,” which is working near Kassos. Greek authorities are on high alert, ready to respond to any threats to national airspace.