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Anti-drone system propels Greek plans for home-grown industry

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The Greek government plans to develop a home-grown industry to mass produce anti-drone and drone systems - part of a nearly $35 billion program aimed at modernizing the country's armed forces by 2036.

Breakdown
  • Greek-made anti-drone system successfully neutralized drones during an EU patrol in the Red Sea.
  • The system is described as 'battle proven', unlike other European counterparts. 26s
  • Greece is investing nearly $35 billion to modernize its armed forces by 2036. 1m 3s
  • Domestic defense industry currently accounts for a small portion of Greece's defense spending. 1m 18s
  • Private Greek companies are optimistic about expanding drone production and exports. 1m 47s
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