Greece and Israel have agreed to expand their military partnership into drone warfare and cyber defense, while Athens formally backed U.S. President Donald Trump’s new peace initiative for Gaza.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias hosted his Israeli counterpart, Israel Katz, to cement a strategic deepening of ties that shifts cooperation beyond traditional exercises toward the co-production of advanced technology.
“Our relationship now covers the entire spectrum,” Mr. Dendias said, highlighting the recently signed 2026 Defense Cooperation Program.
The pact includes 54 joint activities—29 in Greece and 25 in Israel—focused on countering drone swarms and neutralizing underwater threats.
Mr. Katz’s visit comes as Athens seeks to emulate Israel’s defense ecosystem.
Mr. Dendias stated that Greece is transitioning from a consumer of foreign arms to a producer of dual-use technology, citing the new Hellenic Center for Defense Innovation as a key driver.
Strategically, the ministers reaffirmed the “3+1” alliance involving Cyprus and the United States as a pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Addressing regional turmoil, Mr. Dendias explicitly supported President Trump’s Gaza initiative, breaking with European skeptics.
He affirmed that Greece is ready to contribute to the peace efforts, leveraging its unique diplomatic standing as a trusted partner to both Israel and the Arab world.