Key Takeaways
- Greece’s defense sector showcased advanced capabilities and innovations at DEFEA 2025, focusing on future battlefield solutions.
- EODH introduced the ASPIS NG modular armor system and an upgraded Leonidas Armored Personnel Carrier featuring a Slovenian remote weapon station.
- The Hellenic Army’s innovation center presented indigenous anti-drone technologies, highlighting Greece’s commitment to modern defense challenges.
Greece Showcases Defense Capabilities at DEFEA 2025
Day 3 of Army Recognition’s coverage at DEFEA 2025 emphasized Greece’s growing defense industrial capabilities, showcasing local innovations aimed at addressing contemporary battlefield needs. The event featured impressive advancements, including state-of-the-art armor solutions and anti-drone technologies.
Among notable highlights was the Greek defense firm EODH, which revealed its ASPIS NG system. This modular armor solution, compatible with modern armored vehicles like the Leopard 1A5 and 2A4, integrates passive and reactive components to enhance survivability against evolving threats. With features like top-attack protection and compatibility with active defense systems, ASPIS NG serves as a significant upgrade that enhances the operational capacity of legacy vehicles through the incorporation of next-generation technology.
EODH also presented a revamped Leonidas Armored Personnel Carrier, now equipped with the Slovenian-built Valhalla Tyr 25/30 remote weapon turret. This turret features a 30mm automatic cannon and optional Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles, significantly boosting the platform’s agility and lethality. This modernization exemplifies successful collaboration among European defense manufacturers, resulting in effective solutions for NATO-aligned forces.
Additionally, the Hellenic Army’s Research and Technological Development and Innovation Center showcased two indigenously developed drone systems. The first is a portable anti-drone system designed for frontline units, allowing real-time neutralization of hostile drones. The second is a nimble first-person view (FPV) loitering munition that offers precision strike capabilities with a flight endurance of 15 minutes and a range of 7 kilometers. These innovations reflect a proactive approach to emerging challenges posed by small drones and the evolution of unmanned warfare.
The Romanian company Digital Bit also participated, unveiling its AGIL Remote Controlled Weapon Station, which supports various weapons and is engineered to meet NATO standards, designed for both armored and light tactical vehicles and built for resilience in extreme environments.
As the day wrapped up, DEFEA 2025 demonstrated that Greece’s defense industry is not merely showcasing military equipment but is actively engaging in innovation and building partnerships. The event highlighted Greece’s determination to respond to current security challenges and actively shape the capabilities required for future defense scenarios.
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