The announcements by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias on Thursday before a relevant parliamentary committee of foreign affairs and security about plans for an overhaul of the Greek armed forces have drawn widespread attention from Turkish media.
As reported by Greek correspondent to Turkey for Skai, Manolis Kostidis, the news triggered a rumble in a slew of Turkish media outlets, with many using headlines or articles such as “Greece prepares for war.”
Some of the most provocative headlines include:
“Greece is reorganizing its forces as if preparing for war,” was the general message conveyed by Turkish outlets.
The newspaper Sozcu states: “A decision resembling war preparation from Greece. A massive $2 billion anti-aircraft umbrella.”
CNN TURK comments: “Step towards the reorganization of the Greek Army. Details involving Israel revealed.”
HABERLER headlines the news: “Greece, alongside Israel, to develop a $2 billion anti-aircraft system,” commenting on a Reuters article according to which a Greek defense ministry source said the country was in talks with Israel to develop an advanced anti-aircraft and missile defense system similar to Israel’s “Iron Dome.”
SABAH notes: “Greece is reshaping its armed forces.”
On Thursday, November 14, Greece’s Defense Minister Nikos Dendias briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on National Defence and Foreign Affairs about a 20-year plan for a weapons program in the context of an overhaul of the Greek Armed Forces, including the closure of 137 military camps nationwide.
