# Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel?

https://mins.news/en/item/38878

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-31 14:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/31/why-has-greece-signed-a-3-5bn-missile-deal-with-israel?traffic_source=rss

> Greece has signed a $3.5bn agreement with Israel for the multilayered Achilles Shield air-defence system, the largest defence deal between the two countries. Analysts say Athens is responding to risks from the US-Israel war on Iran and Turkiye’s expanding drone capabilities, amid worsening regional tensions. The system will be delivered in stages and is expected to be fully operational within 35 months.

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