Greece plans to allocate €25 billion ($26.99 billion) as part of a 12-year defense strategy, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced in Parliament on Wednesday, calling it the “most drastic transformation in the history of the country’s armed forces,” Kathimerini reports.

The new strategy is based on two key pillars: the integration of advanced defense technologies, and the active participation of the Greek defense industry in all defense programs. Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of this shift given the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare.

“We are witnessing a dramatic shift in the operational landscape, from Ukraine to the Middle East. We are now facing a different kind of war than what we were previously accustomed to—at least the kind our armed forces were prepared for,” he said.

The Greek prime minister stressed the need to incorporate unmanned vehicles, loitering munitions, drones, anti-drone systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and a strong focus on both cyber-defense and cyber-offense.

“These technologies must be integrated into the long-term planning of our armed forces,” he added.

Also, Mitsotakis emphasized the critical role of the Greek defense industry in all future defense programs.

"This will be a non-negotiable condition for any major defense investment," the Greek PM declared.