GREEK MINISTER OF DEFENSE: 'ACHILLES SHIELD BETTER THAN GOLDEN DOME'

At the recent trilateral summit in Jerusalem, leaders from Greece, Cyprus, and Israel advanced a shared vision of regional stability, prosperity, and cooperation (link). These nations, alongside the United States, are deepening coordination through mechanisms such as the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) (link), the 3+1 framework (link), and the Achilles Shield program (link). As Greece emerges as a pivotal partner in US energy strategy, these initiatives are cementing Athens' role as the linchpin of Eastern Mediterranean security. To discuss Greece’s trilateral diplomacy with Israel and Turkey, the intersection of energy and security, and more, FDD hosted Greek Minister for National Defense Nikos Dendias earlier this week in conversation with FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer.

Feb 4, 2026 Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD): Reimagining Mediterranean Security with Greek Minister for National Defense Nikos Dendias.

Watch the interview with Nikos Dendias in India (link). 

Let's also have a look at the latest analysis by Money Trail of the strategic developments in the Middle East and the EastMed. 

Feb 4, 2026 Money Trail: Why GREECE is TRUMP’S Secret Weapon Against IRAN.

External reading

Keep Talking Greece: Integration of Greek, Israeli air defense systems ‘a milestone’ for Hellenic Aerospace Industry

Feb 3, 2026 ConflictX: The Mediterranean Just Got More Dangerous.

🇬🇷 Greece has successfully integrated its Kentavros anti-drone system into the BARAK-MX air and missile defense platform, marking a major milestone for national air defense.

The system is expected to form the backbone of the “Achilles’ Shield.” https://t.co/khiWJcAIGU pic.twitter.com/tmyIfQz89k

— Greek Report 🇬🇷 (@GreekReporterr) January 22, 2026

🇬🇷🇮🇳 Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is paying an official visit to India today until Monday at the invitation of his counterpart Rajnath Singh, with whom he will meet in New Delhi. He will also meet with the Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.… pic.twitter.com/e3PPDxkYhc

— Paul Antonopoulos 🇬🇷🇨🇾 (@oulosP) February 6, 2026

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