Greece is enhancing security measures in the Aegean Sea. Patriot missile systems are being deployed to Crete Island. This step is seen as a significant move amid rising geopolitical tensions.

The missile conflicts between Iran and Israel have prompted the US and Greece to increase security measures in the Mediterranean. The Greek Ministry of Defense has begun deploying Patriot anti-ballistic defense systems at the Souda military base in Crete.

According to reports in the Greek press, the S-300 missile systems in Crete will be replaced by Patriots. This decision was made by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and other military leaders.

The deployed Patriot systems aim to provide anti-ballistic protection for US assets in the region. Greece lacks any other ballistic counter-capacity beyond these systems.

Greece is closely monitoring every phase of Turkey's domestically produced ATMACA guided missile. This situation could affect military balances in the region.