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Greece and Israel Join Forces on Counter-Drone Swarms in Eastern Mediterranean

Greek and Israeli officials cast the collaboration as a stabilizing step for the region following new talks in Athens.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz makes statements with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias after their meeting in Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, right, makes statements with his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz after their meeting in Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, center, reviews the honor guard with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias before their meeting in Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, left, and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias stand for the national anthems in Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Overview

  • Defense ministers Nikos Dendias and Israel Katz agreed in Athens to cooperate on defeating coordinated swarms of unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles.
  • Israel will assist Greece with technology development and the exchange of expertise focused on counter‑swarm detection and response.
  • Nikos Dendias said the partnership will also address cybersecurity, with work to prepare for intercepting digital threats.
  • The announcement builds on a December defense framework with Cyprus that set plans for combined exercises, special-operations training and regular strategic consultations.
  • Officials highlighted expanding air-defense integration, with Israel already helping Greece develop an air defense shield, as Greece navigates persistent tensions with Turkey over maritime boundaries.