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Israel and Greece sign record US$3.5 billion defense deal

Israel and Greece have finalized their largest-ever defense agreement, a US$3.5 billion deal named Achilles Shield. This accord involves Israel providing Greece with a sophisticated air defense system utilizing Israeli technology. The agreement underscores the deepening defense ties between the two nations, driven by shared strategic interests and regional challenges, and occurs as Israel's defense exports reach record highs. AI

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Israel and Greece sign record US$3.5 billion defense deal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Israel and Greece sign US$3.5 billion defence deal, largest ever between the 2

    Israel signed a multibillion-dollar weapons deal with Greece, the largest between the two Mediterranean countries, as Israeli defence exports soar. Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Monday the nearly €3 billion (US$3.5 billion) defence export deal, coined Achilles Shield, was one…