# Greece signs $3.5bn missile deal with Israel amid rising tensions with Turkiye

Greece finalized a $3.5 billion air defense agreement with Israel to modernize its military and counter regional threats.

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Greece and Israel signed a $3.5 billion agreement on Monday in Tel Aviv for the delivery of a multi-layered air defense system to Athens. [^1]

The Achilles Shield system includes the David's Sling, Spyder, and Barak MX systems developed by the Israeli Missile Defense Organization, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries respectively. [^2]

The deal represents the largest defense agreement ever between Greece and Israel. [^3]

Greece and Turkey, both NATO members, have disputed maritime borders in the Aegean Sea for decades, and Turkey's declaration of two marine parks in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean on 2026-08-15 triggered new tensions. [^4]

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said on 2026-08-17 that tensions with Turkey drive Greece's arms procurement program and called Turkey a 'clearly defined threat'. [^5]

The Achilles Shield is scheduled to reach full operational readiness within 35 months of delivery. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Greece and Israel signed a $3.5 billion agreement on Monday in Tel Aviv for the delivery of a multi-layered air defense system to Athens. (Al Jazeera, News)
2. The Achilles Shield system includes the David's Sling, Spyder, and Barak MX systems developed by the Israeli Missile Defense Organization, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries respectively. (Al Jazeera, News)
3. The deal represents the largest defense agreement ever between Greece and Israel. (Al Jazeera, News)
4. Greece and Turkey, both NATO members, have disputed maritime borders in the Aegean Sea for decades, and Turkey's declaration of two marine parks in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean on 2026-08-15 triggered new tensions. (Blic.rs, News)
5. Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said on 2026-08-17 that tensions with Turkey drive Greece's arms procurement program and called Turkey a 'clearly defined threat'. (Blic.rs, News)
6. The Achilles Shield is scheduled to reach full operational readiness within 35 months of delivery. (Al Jazeera, News)

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