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Greece signs EUR3 billion Achilles Shield air defence deal with Israel

Greece signed a EUR3 billion "Achilles Shield" deal with Israel covering David's Sling, Barak MX and SPYDER interceptors, radars and a command and control system, plus a EUR26 million Drone Dome add-on; signed in Tel Aviv, 31 August 2026.

Reported Euronews, 31 August 2026

What it does not test. Does not establish delivery timelines or how much of the promised technology transfer to Greek industry will materialise.

How this item counts. Towards dependence: it changes who made the parts. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 2 of 3 (medium), Reported counts half: weight -2 of 36 possible. EUR3bn deal for Israeli-made air defence systems; parts stay non-European, transfer to Greek industry unproven. European Sovereignty Index

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