Greece aims for top role in EU defense after Red Sea mission

With its recent hosting of the EU operation headquarters to shield ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, Greece underscores its commitment to collective defense efforts and regional stability

Greece, having recently hosted the EU’s Red Sea mission headquarters, is poised to assume a more prominent role in the defense strategies of the European Union. 

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias outlined the country’s aspirations to bolster its contribution to the security of the 27-nation bloc. 

Stressing the importance of self-defense capabilities, Dendias suggested collaborative efforts between the EU, NATO, and other allies to fortify the region’s security. 

Furthermore, he highlighted Greece’s endeavor to develop a domestic defense industry capable of meeting the EU’s defense needs, fostering self-sufficiency within the bloc.

The Greek defense minister underscored the necessity for EU nations to have the capability to defend themselves.

He envisioned a more active and involved role for Greece in shaping the EU’s security landscape, emphasizing the country’s strategic position and commitment to regional stability.

“We have to be able to defend ourselves,” Nikos Dendias tells Reuters, adding that the EU could achieve that in cooperation with NATO and other allies.

“What we’re trying to do is have a home-grown defense industry in Greece and Europe which could service the needs of the European Union,” Dendias said.

Source: Newsroom

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