"Achilles' Shield": Israel prepares to build air defense system for GreecePhoto by Eva Bronzini on Pexels
World

"Achilles' Shield": Israel prepares to build air defense system for Greece

CNN Portugal31 August 2026 at 11:40

Israel is preparing to build an air defense system for Greece, in a project called "Achilles' Shield". This initiative marks a significant milestone in defense cooperation between the two countries.

This is the first time Israeli Defense will provide a complete defense system against a wide range of threats. The system will cover protection against ballistic missiles, aerial threats in general and unmanned aerial vehicles.

This military cooperation agreement occurs in a broader context of deepening bilateral relations between Israel and Greece, which have been strengthening their ties in various areas, including regional defense and security.

Related articles

Duas mulheres condenadas à morte no Irão por ligações aos protestos antigovernamentais de janeiro
World

Two women sentenced to death in Iran for links to January anti-government protests

Two Iranian women, Taraneh Rahimi and Leila Abolhasani, were sentenced to death for alleged links to January anti-government protests, having been tried in separate proceedings related to incidents that occurred in the city of Isfahan.

SIC Notícias31/08/26, 23:04
World

Lindsay Clancy Case: «Here the question is not who did it, it's about responsibility»

The Lindsay Clancy case is being debated in court, where both the prosecution and the defense acknowledge authorship of the facts, but the focus is on failures in the health system and the defendant's mental health. An expert highlighted that the central question is not who committed the acts, but rather the institutional and mental health responsibility involved.

Now31/08/26, 22:59
World

Vasco Rato says the war in Ukraine "is a war against the populations"

Vasco Rato said that the war in Ukraine constitutes "a war against the populations," highlighting a significant tactical shift in the conflict, characterized by the massive use of drones and missiles targeting energy infrastructure and urban centers.

Now31/08/26, 22:50
Emirados Árabes Unidos intercetam drone iraniano
World

United Arab Emirates intercepts Iranian drone

The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates denied the claim made by the Iranian army that Al Minhad Air Base, located in Dubai, had been targeted in an attack. However, the ministry confirmed that an Iranian drone was intercepted in the vicinity of the base, an incident that highlights the military tensions in the Persian Gulf region.

Expresso31/08/26, 22:42