“The members of the Armed Forces cannot continue to live under financial strain,” Dendias stressed, making special mention of their role in civil protection and healthcare.
Through the "Agenda 2030" initiative, the most extensive reform of the Armed Forces in modern Greek history is being implemented.
The Minister of National Defense of Greece, Nikos Dendias, contacted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over the phone today, (January 29). During their talk, the two officials broached matters expected to be included on the agenda at the upcoming NATO Defense Ministers’ meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025, in Brussels. “We discussed issues that will […]
The provision of this humanitarian aid, including water, food and medication, has become imperative following the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, with thousands of displaced Palestinians returning to a ravaged northern Gaza.
Nikos Dendias: Greece exercised its rights in the Ionian Sea under UNCLOS provisions
The primary target is to slash the numbers of high-ranking officers
The Greek Defense Minister said Greek society takes pride in everyone who wears the uniform of our Armed Forces
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
HABERLER headlines the news: "Greece, alongside Israel, to develop a $2 billion anti-aircraft system,"
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