Erdogan Warns Greece Against Major Defense Deal with Israel
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning to Athens following Greece's signing of a significant $2.8 billion air defense agreement with Israel. While not directly naming Israel, Erdogan characterized the move as a grave mistake and urged Greece to reconsider its policy, stating that anyone mistaking Ankara's measured approach for weakness is deeply mistaken. The deal, valued at over 10 billion shekels, represents the largest in the history of Israeli-Greek relations and a record export contract for Israel's defense industry.
Under the agreement, Israel will establish a sophisticated, multi-layered air defense system in Greece named "Achilles Shield." This system will integrate David's Sling batteries, Spyder systems, Barak interceptors, advanced MX radars, and a unified control center. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the accord as historic.
The Prime Minister's office emphasized that the project signifies a natural progression of a long-standing alliance in the Eastern Mediterranean, bolstering cooperation among Israel, Greece, and Cyprus.
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