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Israel and Greece sign huge multi-billion-dollar ‘Achilles Shield’ weapons deal
Move seen as Greece focusing on modernizing its armed forces to keep pace with Turkey amid boundary disputes
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- Why it matters
- Greece is upgrading its armed forces capacity in response to boundary disputes with Turkey, shifting its strategic posture in the eastern Mediterranean region.
- Most affected
- Greek armed forces — Receive modernized weapons and equipment from Israel under the deal.
Turkey — Faces a stronger Greek military capability amid ongoing boundary disputes. - Likely next
- Whether Turkey responds with its own military announcements or diplomatic statements regarding the deal.