Greece has announced a 12-year defense plan. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the importance of the country's defense investments in his speech to parliament.

Mitsotakis stated, "Investments in our defense capabilities are investments in our sovereignty and national honor." Greece is taking significant steps to enhance security in the Aegean Sea.

Emphasizing the increased use of drones and artificial intelligence due to the Ukraine war, Mitsotakis stressed that these technologies should be included in Greece's defense planning.

Mitsotakis also pointed out the significant role of the domestic defense industry in this process, stating that Greece holds a strong geopolitical position.

Mitsotakis concluded, "There can be no prosperity without security and sovereignty," indicating that Greece's defense policies possess both existential and developmental characteristics.