Strong reactions have been triggered in Türkiye by the defence agreement signed between Greece and Israel. The mega-package, exceeding €3 billion and accompanied by additional contracts worth €26 million for anti-drone protection, is presented in Ankara as a "dangerous development" in the Eastern Mediterranean, with Turkish media detailing the multi-layered air defense systems to be installed in our country.
Yeni Safak: "Greece surrenders to Israel: €3 billion defence agreement signed"
Turkish media outlet Yeni Safak reports on an extremely dangerous game played against Türkiye by Greece and Israel. "The terrorist state of Israel and Greece formed a dirty alliance in the Eastern Mediterranean against Türkiye," states the report, titled: "Greece surrenders to Israel: €3 billion defence agreement signed." The same publication notes that under the agreement signed in Tel Aviv, it was decided to install a multi-layered air defense network in Greece, while an additional agreement worth €26 million was concluded to protect strategic facilities from UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). The report includes the announcement from the Ministry of Defense of Israel, stating that this deal is "the largest defence export agreement to date in Israel-Greece relations and one of the largest in Israel's history." The signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Defense complex of "murderous Israel" in Tel Aviv, was attended by Defense Ministry officials from both countries.
They will install an air defense network
The announcement noted that, under the "Shield of Achilles" agreement valued at "over 10 billion shekels (approx. €3 billion)," Israel will install a multi-layered air defense network in Greece, including the David's Sling systems and the Barak MX system—installed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)—for protection against aircraft and missiles. It was reported that the deal includes, besides Rafael's David's Sling and IAI's Barak MX, Rafael's Spyder systems, as well as IAI's MMR multi-mission radars for airspace control. Additionally, the agreement includes a new national command and control system to be developed under the leadership of Rafael. The announcement stated that, alongside the "Shield of Achilles" agreement, an additional contract worth €26 million (approx. 92 million shekels) was signed for the sale of Rafael's Drone Dome systems to protect strategic facilities from unmanned aircraft and reinforce existing defenses. The Ministry of Defense of slaughterous Israel emphasized: "Israel will strengthen its cooperation in the defense-industrial sector, including the transfer of know-how and technology to Greece's domestic industry. This project marks another peak in defense cooperation between Israel and Greece, a key strategic partner for Israel in the Eastern Mediterranean."
Milliyet: €3 billion deal officially on the Israel-Greece axis! "Multi-layered air defense system"
A milder report by Milliyet is titled: €3 billion deal officially on the Israel-Greece axis! "Multi-layered air defense system." As reported, "the defence agreement 'Shield of Achilles', worth approximately €3 billion, was officially signed in Tel Aviv between the Defense Ministries of Israel and Greece." An announcement from the Israeli Ministry of Defense stressed that this agreement is "the largest defence export agreement to date in Israel-Greece relations and one of the largest in Israel's history." The signing ceremony, which took place at the Ministry of Defense complex in Tel Aviv, was attended by Defense Ministry officials from both countries. The statement noted that, under the "Shield of Achilles" agreement valued at "over 10 billion shekels (approx. €3 billion)," Israel will install a multi-layered air defense network in Greece, featuring David's Sling and the Barak MX system—installed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for aircraft and missile defense. It was mentioned that the deal includes Rafael's David's Sling, IAI's Barak MX, Rafael's Spyder systems, and IAI's MMR multi-mission radars for airspace management. Furthermore, the agreement encompasses a new national command and control system to be developed under the leadership of Rafael.
The... extra agreement
The announcement revealed that, beyond the "Shield of Achilles" deal, an additional agreement of €26 million (approx. 92 million shekels) was signed for Rafael's Drone Dome systems to guard strategic infrastructure against unmanned drones and bolster existing security. The Israeli Ministry of Defense noted: "Israel will boost its defense industry cooperation, including technology transfer to Greece's domestic industry. This initiative represents another milestone in strategic partnership between Israel and Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean."
Hurriyet: The timing of the Mecca Agreement and the "Shield of Achilles"
With particular emphasis on the timing of the signing, Hurriyet links the new mega-defense deal between Greece and Israel to broader regional developments. As highlighted, the official ratification of the €3 billion "Shield of Achilles" coincided critically with the proceedings of the Summit for the Mecca Agreement, with coverage noting the strategic moves and advanced AI weapon systems now fortifying the Greek side. "Greece and Israel signed the 'Shield of Achilles' air defense agreement in Tel Aviv. The deal, signed between the defense ministries of both nations, is valued at approximately €3 billion. The signing of the 'Shield of Achilles' coincided with the first meeting of the Mecca Alliance held in Istanbul," stated Hurriyet. An announcement from the Israeli Ministry of Defense emphasized that the deal constitutes "the largest defence export agreement to date in Israel-Greece relations and one of the largest in Israel's history." The signing ceremony took place at the Israeli Ministry of Defense complex in Tel Aviv, with officials from both defense ministries present. The statement noted that under the "Shield of Achilles" agreement worth "over 10 billion shekels (approx. €3 billion)," Israel will construct a multi-layered air defense network in Greece, including David's Sling and Barak MX systems for defense against aircraft and missiles.
The timing drew attention
"The agreement between Greece and Israel coincided with the Mecca Alliance meeting in Istanbul. Israeli media previously reported that Athens and Tel Aviv chose cooperation to achieve the goal of altering regional balances," Hurriyet commented. The "Shield of Achilles" will technologically link the Greek armed forces with Israel. The Greek opposition, criticizing the Athens government, called for developing independent military systems, pointing to Türkiye's defense steps as an example. Israel and Greece signed the "Shield of Achilles" agreement on the same day as the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee under the Joint Mecca Defense Agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advocated for a defense bloc comprising his country, Greece, and the Republic of Cyprus against Türkiye and its regional allies.
Rafael systems included in the deal
It was reported that the agreement includes, besides David's Sling by Rafael and Barak MX by IAI, the Spyder systems by Rafael and MMR multi-mission radars by IAI for airspace monitoring. Additionally, the deal integrates a new national command and control system, which will be developed under Rafael's leadership.
AI-powered defense system
The "Shield of Achilles" will operate using artificial intelligence software designed to detect, classify, and select the optimal interception method for potential threats. The software will connect to subsystems covering ballistic missile protection, anti-drone defense, and air defense shields. The "Shield of Achilles" will process data for incoming threats without requiring human intervention.
Additional agreement for the sale of "Drone Dome"
The announcement stated that, alongside the "Shield of Achilles," an additional contract worth €26 million (approx. 92 million shekels) was signed for Drone Dome systems by Rafael to protect strategic facilities against unmanned aerial vehicles and enhance current defenses. The Israeli Ministry of Defense highlighted: "Israel will deepen defense-industrial cooperation, including technology transfers to Greece's defense industry. This project marks another high point in bilateral defense ties between Israel and Greece, a key strategic partner in the Eastern Mediterranean."
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