On The Hour – August 30, 2026 | Israel’s Air Defense Tech Is Taking Over Europe...

Greece is advancing toward a $3. 6 billion defense agreement with Israel to construct the multilayered Achilles Shield air defense network, which will integrate David’s Sling, SPYDER, and BARAK MX systems along with a national command-and-control center.

Finland has signed a 10-year security cooperation framework with Israel focused on air defense and military procurement. Retired Brigadier General Shachar Shohat discussed Europe's increasing adoption of Israeli air defense technology based on battlefield experience with drones, ballistic missiles, and AI.