The Greek Current

Defense in focus: Greece's plans for SAFE funds, island forces, and more


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The past week has seen a number of developments on defense making headlines in Greece, whether it’s news that Athens will tap into Europe’s SAFE program, or plans that foresee self-sufficient military units on Greece’s islands. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why these moves matter, and look at what else he is paying attention to, including Turkey’s deal for Eurofighter jets and its expected response to Greece’s new maritime park in the Aegean.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Greece to tap EU loans to aid defense industries

Greece, 17 EU states apply for SAFE defense financing tool

Armed Forces plan foresees self-sufficient army units on islands

Greece awaiting Turkey’s marine park response

Athens not surprised by Turkey’s Eurofighter acquisition

Libyan coast guards train in Greece under plan to stem migrant flows

Erdogan shouldn’t bank on Trump

 

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