https://freerepublic.com/tag/antoniakotseva/ en-us Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:34:57 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4393733/posts Greece is set to sign a 3.1 billion euro defence agreement with Israel in Tel Aviv, marking the largest single defence export deal in Israeli history and equipping Athens with its first fully integrated, multi-layered air defence system. A Greek delegation will formalise the contract with the Israeli Defence Ministry, concluding three years of negotiations. The systems, known collectively in Greece as Achilles’ Shield, will be delivered in stages and are scheduled to reach full operational readiness within 35 months. Most of the funding will flow to Rafael Advanced Defence Systems for David’s Sling batteries capable of intercepting heavy rockets... EU alive https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4393733/posts#comment Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:34:57 GMT