Greece unveils final phase of defence overhaul: base closures, unit merges and tech upgrades
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias presented the third phase of Greece’s new Armed Forces structure, proposing the shutdown of additional bases, consolidation of units and a systematic assessment of emerging technologies.
In a briefing at the Ministry of National Defence, Nikos Dendias detailed the third and final phase of Greece’s Armed Forces restructuring under the "Agenda 2030" framework. The proposal includes eliminating a further number of military camps, consolidating several units, and conducting an operational review of new technologies, especially unmanned aerial vehicles, to meet modern threat environments. Financial savings from these measures are intended to fund higher salaries for service members, with the goal of reaching a 70% manning rate for combat units in peacetime.
The reforms aim to shrink one outlet network of roughly 837 active camps to about 655, as previously announced. Unit mergers will free up surplus personnel, who will be redirected to frontline roles. The overarching objective is to shift to a more operationally flexible and cost-effective defence posture.
Why it matters
The reforms will reshape Greece's military capabilities and budget, affecting national security and defence spending.
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