Greek Defense Minister Giannis Kefalogiannis condemns Turkey’s threat of
casus belli against Greece, calling it “unacceptable” for an EU candidate country to threaten an EU member state. He also highlights Turkey’s occupation of part of Cyprus and reaffirms Greece’s commitment to European defense initiatives.
Greek Chief of General Staff, General Dimitris Houpis, participated in a parachute jump alongside reserve paratroopers in Megara as part of the “Citizen-Soldier” initiative. The exercise, aimed at strengthening ties between active military and reserve forces, reflects ongoing efforts to enhance Greece’s defence readiness and promote volunteerism among reservists.
NATO’s nuclear exercise “Steadfast Noon” began this week in Western Europe, involving about 60 fighter jets, including those from Greece. The drills, which simulate nuclear operations with virtual weapons, aim to bolster the Alliance’s military readiness amid global threats. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted the importance of nuclear deterrence, asserting that the exercise sends a strong message to adversaries like Russia.
The Greek Air Force participated in the multinational military exercise “Ramstein Flag 24,” showcasing precision and skill through complex low-level flights over western Greece. Highlights included striking maneuvers over the Vouraikos Gorge and the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, emphasizing the flexibility and cooperation of allied forces.
The joint American-Greek military exercise, which began on May 20 in Attica, concluded on Thursday, GEETHA announced. It involved the Special Operations Air Task Unit (SOATU) and the U.S. 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), focusing on aerial special operations and integrating new UH-60 helicopters into SOATU.