Day: August 31, 2026

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. The flags of the European Union, Greece, Cyprus and Israel (illustrative)(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)What is Israel’s largest defense export deal ever?›What is Rafael Advanced Defense Systems?›Where will Greece deploy the new SPYDER batteries?›How much of the deal goes to Greek subcontractors?› ByUDI ETZIONAUGUST 30, 2026 04:05Updated: AUGUST 30, 2026 16:08 Greece is set to sign a $3.6 billion defense deal with Israel on Monday in Tel Aviv, a major agreement that will provide Athens with a multilayered air …

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Revolutionary Guards announce ‘the martyrdom and injury of several of our fighters and compatriots’ after American forces strike Iran for first time in a month; no injuries reported in retaliatory attack By Agencies and ToI Staff Today, 2:57 am Illustrative: A view of ships in the Straight of Hormuz as seen from Larak Island (YouTube screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law) US forces on Sunday struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in their first military action in a month, snapping a lull in fighting. Iran swiftly retaliated for what it called a deadly attack, launching …

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