# Why Greece is betting on Israel’s Achilles Shield

https://mins.news/en/item/41614

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-02 07:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/9/2/why-greece-is-betting-on-israels-achilles-shield?traffic_source=rss

> Greece and Israel have signed a $3.5bn defence agreement to build an integrated, multilayered network called the Achilles Shield. It combines missile interceptors, air-defence systems, radars and Drone Dome technology. The deal reflects shifting regional alliances amid the US-Israel war on Iran, drone concerns and growing rivalry with Turkiye.

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