Defense can be a leverage for growth, says Deputy Defense Minister Stefanis

Greece can become a hub for the maintenance and upgrading of US military helicopters, Deputy Defense Minister Alkiviadis Stefanis says in an interview with Kathimerini in which he sees opportunities for broader industrial growth in the defense sector. Stefanis also argues that Greece is Turkey's "fifth or sixth problem," as Ankara is currently preoccupied with Syria. He further states that Greece's defense budget will not be reduced.

 
Greece and the United States recently signed an extension of their defense deal. How does the agreement expand Greece's capabilities? 
Two key events took place. One was the signing of the updated Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA) and the other was the second Strategic Dialogue meeting. The Strategic Dialogue includes the whole government. Each ministry developed, in cooperation with the corresponding US...