Greece and Israel agreed Tuesday to collaborate on the development of anti-drone and cybersecurity systems, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced after meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
In a joint statement released Tuesday, the ministers said Greece and Israel have agreed to “exchange views” on how best to counter cyberattacks and swarms of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles.
Mr. Katz added that the initiative is aimed at preventing bad actors from destabilizing developing regions across the world.
“We are equally determined regarding another critical issue: not to allow actors who seek to undermine regional stability to gain a foothold through terror, aggression, or military proxies in Syria, in Gaza, in the Aegean Sea,” Mr. Katz said.
The new agreement is the latest sign of strengthening defense ties between Jerusalem and Athens. Last year, Greece purchased 36 Israeli PULS rocket artillery systems for more than $760 million, and is in talks to develop a multi-layered drone and missile defense system with Israel.
Greece and Israel are united in general opposition to Turkey, which both nations see as an emerging regional threat.
