Israeli Systems Will Underpin Greece’s Achilles Shield
Israel and Greece signed an approximately €3 billion agreement on August 31, 2026, to build a multilayer air-defense network for Greece. Israel’s Defense Ministry said the Achilles Shield program would use Israeli systems, including Rafael’s David’s Sling and SPYDER and Israel Aerospace Industries’ BARAK MX.
What the package includes
The package also includes ELTA multi-mission radars and a national command-and-control system to be developed by Rafael. Its scope therefore extends beyond buying a particular interceptor: detection, management and interception capabilities are to work together.
A connected defense network
The ministry separately announced a supplementary €26 million agreement for Drone Dome counter-drone systems. That additional arrangement should be distinguished from the value of the main package.
Partnership and implementation
Greece’s selection establishes a substantial European partnership around Israeli defensive technology. The agreement also envisages expanded industrial cooperation and knowledge transfer to Greece. Signing, however, does not establish that the entire network has been delivered or entered service. Construction and integration remain separate implementation milestones.
