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The first women volunteers were sworn into the Greek Armed Forces at the KEP Lamia camp, with the presence of the Deputy Minister of National Defense and the Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff.
The Greek Armed Forces are preparing a new procurement program for modern short-range anti-tank weapons of Swedish origin, as part of a broader effort to enhance their capabilities.
The Greek Armed Forces are intensifying the operational evaluation of new technological systems, focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and electronic warfare capabilities, in the 'Trojan Horse 2026' exercise.
A new era for the Greek Armed Forces began as the first 72 female volunteer recruits were enlisted in the Hellenic Army in Lamia, making history.
Eurobank is continuing its long-standing support for the Greek Armed Forces by funding the renovation of the Diabetology Clinic at the Naval Hospital, contributing to the upgrade of the Navy's health infrastructure.
The Deputy Minister of National Defense visited the facilities of Intracom Defense, focusing on the technological solutions designed, developed, and manufactured by the company to meet the needs of the Greek Armed Forces and international clients.
A soldier from the Greek armed forces in Cyprus (Eldyk) has been hospitalized in intensive care with meningitis at Nicosia general hospital. Media reports indicate two other suspected cases are also under investigation.
Thales discussed the rapid developments in European defense and the accelerating transformation of the defense industry, highlighting Greece's increasing role in the European defense supply chain and its cooperation with the Greek Armed Forces.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias signed a programmatic agreement with the European Investment Bank to implement an energy upgrade for the Greek Armed Forces' camps, aiming for significant annual savings.
Any threat against Cyprus is unacceptable, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday during a meeting with his country’s leader of the opposition Nikos Androulakis. “Any threat against the Republic of Cyprus, a member state of the European Union, is unacceptable in principle. Greek diplomacy and the upgraded Greek armed forces are placed at […]
Nikos Dendias highlighted the creation of autonomous swarm technology for naval and beyond-naval applications, aiming to bring the Greek Armed Forces into a new operational reality.
Dendias praised the first female volunteer soldiers enlisting in the Greek Armed Forces, calling their participation a brilliant example for Greek women and Hellenism. He highlighted their enlistment as an institutional breakthrough.
Greece has enlisted its first female volunteers into the army, with 72 women reporting for 12-month service in Lamia. Prime Minister Mitsotakis emphasized that military service is now a matter for both genders, marking a significant step in gender equality within the Greek armed forces.
For the first time in the history of the Greek Armed Forces, the first women volunteers have enlisted in the Greek Army, passing through the gates of KEN LAMIA (KEYP) on Thursday morning.
Nikos Dendias, the Minister of National Defense, emphasized the necessity of utilizing technology as a 'great simulator' to modernize the structures, capabilities, and operational logic of the Greek Armed Forces.
The Greek Armed Forces completed the installation of a Bailey-type footbridge in the Municipality of Nea Filadelfeia-Nea Chalkidona, connecting the Kifissos river, replacing an older bridge destroyed by floods.
Greek Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, stressed the clear need to implement "Agenda 2030" for the complete transformation and modernization of the Greek Armed Forces in a constantly changing and demanding environment.
The Greek Armed Forces, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Lebanese Embassy in Athens, assisted in sending humanitarian aid to Lebanon.
A Joint Ministerial Decision has set the amount of healthcare costs and advance payments for Greek Armed Forces personnel, ensuring immediate access to necessary healthcare services with advance coverage for expenses above €300.
Approximately 5,500 retired members of the Greek Armed Forces and Security Forces are set to receive retroactive pension increases of up to 120 euros monthly, specifically benefiting those injured in service.
Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias stated on social media that the 'Agenda 2030' consistently aims to transform Greece's Armed Forces into a system that responds to information, and thus to threats.
The Israeli defense company ELBIT Systems Ltd received dual reliability certification from the Greek Armed Forces on Monday, June 8, in the presence of Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Dimitrios Houpis.
The Greek Armed Forces are expanding their procurement of Shield AI's V-BAT vertical take-off and landing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to support Maritime Domain Awareness operations in the Aegean Sea, coinciding with Shield AI establishing an office in Greece.
In a historic development, 72 women have reported for service, marking the first time women have joined the Greek Army as volunteers, with a swearing-in ceremony scheduled.
Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias highlighted the increased coefficient for donations aimed at strengthening the Greek Armed Forces, stating that the country needs support due to existing threats.
The Greek Armed Forces completed the installation of a pedestrian bridge in the municipality of Nea Filadelfeia-Nea Chalkidona, connecting areas over the Kifissos River. The operation took place during the late hours of May 23-24.
A mysterious naval drone, reportedly carrying explosives and possibly military-grade, was discovered by fishermen near the Greek island of Lefkada. Greek Armed Forces have launched an investigation into its origin and purpose, with some reports suggesting it was a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian objective.
The Greek armed forces have established a new partnership or link with the Florida National Guard, indicating potential cooperation or joint initiatives.
Four new contracts, the first for 2026, have been signed by ELKAK following extensive field tests conducted in cooperation with the Greek Armed Forces during the 'PARMENION' inter-branch exercise. These contracts aim to develop kamikaze drones and unmanned combat aircraft.