Amid ongoing tensions with Turkey, Greece has signed a significant defense deal with France to procure 16 Exocet anti-ship missiles. This agreement, finalized between Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu, is part of Greece's broader 25-billion-euro defense modernization strategy aimed at modernizing its military by 2036. Greece's recent military acquisitions also include Rafale warplanes and Belharra-class frigates, highlighting the country's effort to bolster its defense mechanisms in light of regional challenges.
The southeastern European nation has already bought two dozen Rafale warplanes and three Belharra-class frigates as part of its defense modernization.
Greece has signed a new deal with France to purchase dozens of anti-ship missiles amid heightened tensions with neighboring Turkey.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu agreed on the deal during a one-day visit to Athens.
The latest military purchases are part of a 25-billion-euro defense plan designed to modernize Greece's armed forces by 2036.
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