Greece is a country in Southeast Europe, situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Known for its NATO membership, longstanding rivalry with Turkey, and strategic partnerships with Cyprus, Israel, and the United States in Eastern Mediterranean security. Recently, Greece has deepened military ties with Israel, opposed Turkey's acquisition of advanced U.S. aircraft, and hosted U.S. military assets linked to regional operations. Last updated 19 hours ago
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias raised concerns over Turkey potentially acquiring F-35s and its impact on regional security, meeting a U.S. congressional delegation in Athens.
Greece "would not welcome" Turkey getting F-35s or engines for its "Kaan" fighter, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said, seeking guarantees the jets won't be used against NATO allies.
JUST IN: A Hellenic Air Force F-16C emergency landed at Zakynthos International Airport in southern Greece today, with firefighters extinguishing flames under the jet.
The UAE's Al Fursan aerobatic team has concluded its United States display, closing a multi-continent tour that passed through Greece and Portugal. The team performed for America's 250th independence anniversary, tracing the UAE flag colors across the sky.
A U.S. Navy C-40 Clipper (CNV5411) departed Chania, Greece and is now flying over Saudi Arabia, heading to a U.S. military base in the Gulf likely carrying VIP personnel.
Israel says it successfully intercepted all vessels from the Gaza-bound flotilla, including overnight. All participants were removed unharmed and will be disembarked in Greece in the coming hours. Israel reiterated it will not allow any breach of the naval blockade.
I can talk without the permission of Greeks, I can talk without the permission of Europeans, I can’t talk without the permission of Americans, because they can be very nasty.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Israel-Cyprus-Greece alliance:
This is not only a source of concern for Turkey.
All Muslim countries in the region are seriously worried and asking questions, especially considering Israel’s recent ...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Israel-Cyprus-Greece alliance:
This is not only a source of concern for Turkey.
All Muslim countries in the region are seriously worried and asking questions, especially considering Israel’s recent expansionist and aggressive policies in the region.
It is not correct to claim that Turkey is unnecessarily creating concern here. There are realities, there are facts, there are people’s concerns.
Turkey is capable of protecting itself.
But there are countries in the region that are weaker in nature and look at this military alliance with concern.
"Turkey, after the coup, bought a Russian defense system… When they bought the S-400, Congress then imposed sanctions. Sanctions… in my humble opinion… they don't work.
President Trump and President Er...
US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack:
"Turkey, after the coup, bought a Russian defense system… When they bought the S-400, Congress then imposed sanctions. Sanctions… in my humble opinion… they don't work.
President Trump and President Erdogan sat down. Halkbank is now fine. F-16s, renegotiating again. The alliance is being rebuilt.
I think you're going to see this S-400 situation solved soon. From my boss's point of view, acceptance into an F-35 program is fine.
Greece has S-300s and F-35s. So, the Greece-Turkey issue is another historic issue."
Reports say the USS Gerald R. Ford has reached 295 days at sea, marking the longest U.S. carrier deployment since the Cold War after a mission spanning the Caribbean, Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean.
Originally deployed from Naval Statio...
Reports say the USS Gerald R. Ford has reached 295 days at sea, marking the longest U.S. carrier deployment since the Cold War after a mission spanning the Caribbean, Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean.
Originally deployed from Naval Station Norfolk in June 2025, the carrier was reportedly extended multiple times, supported operations tied to Venezuela and Iran, and underwent repairs in Greece after an onboard fire.
The ship is now said to be closing in on the longest carrier deployment since 1964.
"Neither Greece nor Southern Cyprus needs military cooperation with Israel. Greece is already a member of NATO, and Southern Cyprus has the backing of the EU. What strategic logic could justify seeking this kind of cooperation is something they cannot explain to me either. This is most likely an imposition on the government made under external pressure."
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Greece-Israel relations:
"We see that Greece is pursuing highly risky policies here. There are very interesting aspects in Greece attempting to follow a type of policy that no other country in Europe is pursuing on its own."
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