“Hope for Turkey, Despair for Athens”: Greek Media Expresses Concern Over Turkey’s Defense Moves
The new defense cooperation agreement between Turkey and Spain has drawn significant attention in the Greek media. Outlets reported that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is signing “golden deals” with allied nations, calling Madrid’s decision “the largest aviation investment in recent years.” They also emphasized that the Turkey–Spain partnership marks a new turning point for Turkey’s defense sector.
Athens-based Banking News described the development as “hope for Turkey, despair for Athens,” noting that Turkey’s rapid progress in defense technologies could shift the regional balance of power in Ankara’s favor.
Greek commentators have been closely monitoring Turkey’s rise in the domestic defense industry and its strategic partnerships with European countries. Officials say these developments demonstrate Ankara’s growing influence in regional defense—a trend that has sparked visible unease and concern in Athens.
