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Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, during a visit to Samos on December 26, 2025, stated that Greece threatens no neighbors and has issued no revisionist claims or war threats, while reaffirming the country’s determination to defend its sovereignty in response to Turkish criticisms over regional military cooperation and airspace issues.
Turkey and the UK have deepened military ties with a new TAI-BAE Systems drone deal, while Greece counters by signing a major UAV co-production agreement with Ukraine.
Greece eyes advanced Rafale F4 and F5 upgrades to counter Turkey’s new Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, as both nations vie for air dominance over the contested Aegean Sea.
Greece ranks among NATO’s top defense spenders, allocating 3.1% of its GDP in 2024, driven by tensions with Turkey and regional instability. Despite its high budget, reliance on foreign arms and outdated equipment pose challenges. Learn how Greece’s spending shapes its NATO role.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged Türkiye to lift a 30-year-old war threat to gain Greece’s support for accessing EU defense funds, such as the Security Action for Europe program.
Türkiye’s Defense Ministry mocked Greece’s claim of a “five-minute” reaction to alleged threats, dismissing it as absurd.
Greece’s new Maritime Spatial Planning for tourism, energy, and fishing has angered Turkey, which claims it violates its Aegean and Mediterranean rights. The NATO allies’ dispute, fueled by Turkey’s non-signatory status to UNCLOS and non-recognition of Cyprus, escalates tensions over Crete and maritime boundaries.
Greece has extended a visa program for Turkish nationals by one year, allowing visits to 12 Aegean Sea islands for up to seven days. Initially launched in December 2023, the policy, now running until April 2026, has issued over 100,000 visas since March 2024, fostering ties between the NATO allies and historic rivals amid ongoing efforts to ease tensions.
The Greek frigate Kountouriotis has returned home after completing its mission with NATO’s Standing NATO…
Greece’s parliamentary defense committee has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC), a multinational initiative to develop advanced military helicopters. The agreement, supported solely by the ruling New Democracy party, involves cooperation with France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland. Opposition parties have reserved their positions, deferring the debate to a full parliamentary vote on Wednesday. The program aims to modernize NATO’s helicopter fleet, highlighting Greece’s commitment to European defense collaboration.
Turkey has confirmed the purchase of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a significant step in its defense modernization efforts. Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Güler announced that Germany, after initial resistance, approved the deal with support from NATO allies Britain, Italy, and Spain. Alongside plans to acquire 40 U.S.-made F-16 Vipers, the move underscores Turkey’s balancing of European and American defense partnerships. Güler also highlighted progress in Greek-Turkish relations while reiterating Turkey’s firm stance on a two-state solution for Cyprus.
The ongoing tensions between Greece and Turkey have escalated following allegations of espionage and a legal dispute over the sentencing of a consular official
In the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, a formidable group known as Standing NATO Maritime…
