Greece announces a 12-year defense plan
Greek Prime Minister Kiriakos Mitsotakis It will announce today in parliament a 12-year plan for the country’s military defense in order to strengthen the armed forces, allowing the industry to participate in all future public procurement programs, Kathimerini reports.
| Mitsotakis will emphasize that no future defense contract will be possible without the participation of the Greek industrial complex, whether through the production of components or the participation of labor. |
Mitsotakis is expected to say that any public procurement should include Greek units or the participation of Greek staff. The existing production facilities in the Greece Aviation Industry – Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAB), Greek shipbuilders They will play a significant role in the implementation of this initiative.
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The plan emphasizes the transition to reliability of their own forces, expecting local companies to contribute to the production of sea vessels, armored vehicles and ammunition. In addition, Greece will expand its role in advanced defense technologies, including artificial intelligenceunmanned aerial systems (UAVS), electronic self -defense systems developed through the Greek Defense Aviation Center (ELKAK).
Mitsotakis’s plan became a fact after his recent visit to Israel, where he discussed the joint production of weapons with the directors of three large Israeli companies. His idea of industrial cooperation is in line with a recent Directive of the Minister of Defense Nikos Dudias, who has called for the industry to participate in at least 25% of all defense projects.
- The modernization plan also includes reforms among the staffS Mitsotakis is expected to announce an increase in salaries and new initiatives. According to a government official, the goal is to create conditions for preserving professionals with good skills until new talents are attracted.
| Another key aspect of the plan is cybersecurity. National Cybercomanding will be integrated into the Armed Forces, a change that the government perceives as important because of increasing threats. In addition, the military will cooperate with research institutes and private companies to develop appropriate military technologies. |
- As part of a wider plan for modernization Greece gave a signal of interest for warshipS The French naval group has announced that it intends to construct three more FDI frigates in Greece in addition to the existing 3 in the contract. Athens is also considering buying two frigates, Bergamini class, from Italy.
In his speech, Mitsotakis will avoid classified details that will be discussed later this week during the Parliamentary Public Procurement Committee.
