Greece is accelerating its plans to transform the islands in the Aegean Sea into autonomous military units. These plans are part of the Greek Ministry of Defense's 2030 Agenda.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has taken steps to reform military service and enhance the decision-making autonomy of combat formations. This is part of Greece's efforts to strengthen its military power.

The plan aims to make the Aegean islands and Thrace completely independent military units. This means that military units will be decentralized to withstand potential war crises.

Greece will establish units with high autonomy on the islands and equip them with modern technologies such as drones capable of conducting attack operations.

Greece announced that starting from 2026, all soldiers will join the Land Forces, and no recruitment will be made for the Navy and Air Force. This aims to increase the number of future reserve forces.

Greece aims to better train the soldiers stationed on the islands and create rapid response teams with high operational capacity. This plan is expected to be completed by 2030.

Greece is developing various strategies to increase its military presence in the Aegean Sea. These strategies may also affect its relations with Turkey.