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The Greek authorities have expressed their opposition to plans for selling Meteor missiles to Turkey, manufactured by an international consortium including France. We explain the capabilities of this weapon and why the authorities in Athens are taking such a firm stance in this matter.

France and Greece have been bound by a defence agreement since 2021 — and according to Greece, the potential sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey does not respect their partnership. View on euronews

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Greece voiced its concern to France regarding the potential sale of Meteor air-to-air missiles to Turkey, a move that could alter the balance of power in the Aegean Sea. Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, summoned the French ambassador in Athens to express his opposition to the sale.