### [2026-08-31](/feed/2026/08/31/index.md)

##### Greece–Israel relations
# Israel and Greece sign a {{Euro}}3 billion (US$3.48 billion) arms export deal that will enable the Israeli defense ministry to build the "Achilles Shield", a multi-layered air defense array similar to the Iron Dome, made entirely by Israeli systems, including David's Sling, SPYDER, and Barak MX. 




### Sources:

1. [DW](https://www.dw.com/en/israel-signs-3-billion-arms-export-deal-with-greece/a-78572062)

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