Greece in talks with Israel to develop 'Iron Dome' worth €2 bn

Greece in talks with Israel to develop 'Iron Dome' worth €2 billion

Greece uses US Patriot, Russian S-300 systems

Greece is in talks with Israel to develop an “Iron Dome” air defense system worth €2 billion, according to a report by the Greek newspaper Kathimerini. The system would be jointly developed by the two countries, with Greece providing the funding and Israel providing the technology. The Iron Dome is a mobile air defense system designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells. It has been used by Israel to defend against rocket attacks from Gaza and Lebanon.

If the deal goes through, Greece would become the first country in Europe to acquire the Iron Dome system. Greece currently uses the US Patriot and Russian S-300 air defense systems. The Patriot system is a long-range air defense system designed to intercept aircraft and missiles. The S-300 system is a medium-range air defense system designed to intercept aircraft, missiles, and drones.

The acquisition of the Iron Dome system would significantly boost Greece’s air defense capabilities. The system would be able to intercept a wide range of threats, including rockets, artillery shells, and drones. It would also be able to operate in a variety of environments, including urban areas. The Iron Dome system would be a valuable asset to Greece, which is facing increasing security challenges from Turkey and other regional rivals.

The talks between Greece and Israel are still at an early stage. It is not clear when a deal could be reached or when the Iron Dome system could be deployed in Greece. However, the acquisition of the system would be a significant development for Greece’s air defense capabilities.