Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias presented the third phase of the armed forces’ new force structure on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with an emphasis on technology, drones and space capabilities, among other priorities.
The new structure includes the consolidation and relocation of military bases to reduce costs, with the savings to be directed towards armed forces personnel and support for military retirees.
The objectives of this phase include integrating cyberspace and the electromagnetic spectrum into military operations, expanding their operational role, and establishing a cyber command and a computer training school.
Dendias noted that 2,000 personnel were recruited in 2025, with another 1,000 recruits planned for 2026, including 350 for the Hellenic Navy.
The plan also includes developing national space capabilities, with one geostationary communications satellite, three additional communications satellites, six optical observation satellites, three electronic signals intelligence satellites and three synthetic aperture radar (SAR) observation satellites. Greece already has 16 dual-use optical satellites in low Earth orbit.
Another objective is to integrate unmanned systems across the army, navy and air force, including Pyrpolitis, Saronic-type systems and collaborative aircraft.
As part of the organizational restructuring, 56 military units and 126 facilities and bases are set to be consolidated or closed.
The organizational changes could generate savings of €530 million over five years.
An additional €600 million in potential savings is projected from the use of equipment with limited or reduced operational capability.
Source: Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA)
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