Atenas gasta quase 3,5% de seu PIB com defesa, uma proporção maior do que a de muitos aliados da Otan devido ao seu antigo conflito com a vizinha Turquia

The agreement, which has been under discussion for three years, will provide Athens with a multilayered air defense system against potential threats from Turkey and Iran.

Greece is set to sign a $3.6 billion defence deal with Israel on Monday in Tel Aviv, which will provide Athens with an air defence system.