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  "id": 4717944,
  "title": "Israel signs with Greece one of its biggest-ever arms sales",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/israel-signs-with-greece-one-of-its-biggest-ever-arms-sales-4717944",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T21:01:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/09/01/israel-signs-with-greece-one-of-its-biggest-ever-arms-sales"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, Israel and Greece signed a three-billion-euro arms deal, marking one of Israel's largest sales to date. The agreement pertains to the new \"Achilles Shield\" aerial defense system, primarily comprised of Israeli-made anti-missile, anti-aircraft, and anti-drone systems. Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias hailed the deal as part of a transformative reform of his nation's armed forces. The deal comes as both nations navigate strained relations with Turkey, a shared regional foe. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz emphasized the strengthening of defence and strategic ties between the two Mediterranean nations, echoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement on the significance of the agreement. The deal represents a shift in modern military dynamics, with Greece becoming the first EU nation to adopt such a sophisticated defense system. Despite some criticism within Greece, the US has encouraged its allies to increase defense spending, with Israel itself signing a similar deal with Germany for an anti-ballistic missile system.",
  "summary": "The agreement is part of the new 'Achilles Shield' defence system for Greece, and comes as both nations are navigating tense relations with Turkey.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Israel, Greece sign $3.5 billion air-defense deal: What to know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/israel-greece-sign-3-5-billion-air-defense-deal-what-to-know",
        "published": "2026-08-31T11:29:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Israel and Greece sign US$3.5 billion defence deal, largest ever between the 2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/israel-and-greece-sign-us-3-5-billion-defence-deal-largest-ever",
        "published": "2026-08-31T12:26:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Israel to build Greece air defense system in $3.5 bn deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/israel-to-build-greece-air-defense-system-in-3-5-bn-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-31T20:36:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Israel signs with Greece one of its biggest-ever arms sales",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/israel-signs-with-greece-one-of-its-biggest-ever-arms-sales",
        "published": "2026-08-31T21:01:36.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}