Greece joins EU defence programme to boost Mediterranean security capabilities

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Greece has signed an agreement to join the European Union’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) funding programme, aimed at strengthening defence capabilities across the Mediterranean region.

EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius announced the agreement in a post on X, describing it as “another strong milestone for SAFE and European security.”

“…we just signed SAFE agreement with Greece. It will help Greece enhance its defence capabilities in the Mediterranean region through investments in strategic surveillance, secure communications & counter-drone technologies,” Kubilius said.

The programme will support Greece’s defence upgrades through investment in surveillance systems, secure communications and counter-drone technology.

Source: AMNA.gr

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