Greece has begun negotiations with Israel to develop an Iron Dome-style air and missile defense system, which will cost an estimated €2 billion.
The new system is expected to be part of the biggest reform of the Greek armed forces in decades.
On the morning of November 15, Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias presented in parliament an ambitious plan, including an increase in the number of units and the implementation of a ten-year weapons program. The central element of the reform will be strengthening air defense.
Dendias noted that negotiations with Israel on the Iron Dome are already in an active phase and Cyprus also appears in them.
Dendias stressed that Greece intends to provide for the defense needs of Cyprus, including the possibility of coordinating the defense systems of the two countries. However, it remains unclear whether the Iron Dome will become part of the overall defense system of Cyprus.
Historically, Greece and Cyprus have already implemented joint defense projects within the framework of the Common Defense Doctrine, but there are no official statements about its resumption yet.
Additional details about the cooperation between Greece and Israel have not yet been disclosed, and many aspects of the program remain under discussion. However, the project points to Greece's efforts to strengthen the security of the region, including the defense of its ally Cyprus.
Source: omegalive.com.cy
