The Greek minister also deflected criticism by some opposition quarters over high defense spending, saying neighboring Turkey spends 14 times more
Last day of closely watched conference, entitled 'Metapolitefsi 1974-2024: 50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy', also included appearances by PM Mitsotakis and Ex-PM Tsipras
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The Greek Minister said these changes were part of "Agenda 2030," and aimed to impart soldiers with a new skill-set valuable both for the Greek army personnel and their future professional careers as civilians.
The Dendias- Borrell meeting was followed by a visit to the HQ of the ASPIDES mission for the Red Sea, located in the central Greece city of Larissa
Expressing concern over Middle East tensions, Dendias voiced his desire for de-escalation, emphasizing the united stance of Israel's allies against Iran's aggression.
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) will specifically retire the F-4 'Phantoms' in its arsenal, and attempt to sell its remaining Mirage 2000-5s, as well as Block 30 F-16s
Bilateral defense relations and the security situation in the broader region dominating a meeting between the Greek DM and his Lithuanian counterpart Anušauskas
Warship commenced participation in EU's (EUNAVFOR) “Aspides” mission to protect shipping from Houthi attacks
Hellenic Navy frigate 'Hydra' sails for Red Sea protection mission
Treaty of Lausanne 'can be easily read by both the Turks and us. They know very well that what lies beyond three (nautical) miles of Turkey is Greek, we know it too'
His flight on the US-made warplane came during an ongoing two-day visit to the large island of Crete
When I have 100 million (people) next to me making claims contrary to International Law I am worried, and I feel obliged to recommend ways to my country to preserve its national sovereignty intact
The Greek minister will meet with his Turkish counterpart on the sidelines of a NATO Summit in Brussels
He again confirmed talks with the US side over co-production of up to seven Constellation-class frigates in Greek shipyards
"They fell defending the integrity of our homeland. Under adverse conditions. With a sense of duty"
Dendias toured the Hellenic Navy fast attack craft "Daniolos", which docked at the island's port
“It's my duty to ensure that Greek taxpayers' every euro is spent only if necessary," he said
The comments, made on the sidelines of a military exercise in NE Greece, come less than two weeks before an official visit to Athens by Turkish President Erdogan