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Greek Defence Minister Hails Indian Army's Tech Prowess in Bengaluru Visit

Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos Dendias visited the Bengaluru Military Station, where he witnessed the Indian Army's indigenous drone and simulator technologies and commended its innovation. The visit was followed by a bilateral meeting in New Delhi with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, where both sides agreed to strengthen defence cooperation. A key outcome includes the positioning of a Greek International Liaison Officer at India's Information Fusion Centre for the Indian Ocean Region. The nations also signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on defence industrial cooperation and exchanged a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026.

Key Points: India-Greece Boost Defence Ties with Tech Showcase & New Pact

  • Greek Minister saw indigenous drone tech
  • Bilateral defence industrial pact signed
  • Greek officer to be posted at Indian Ocean hub
  • Military cooperation plan for 2026 exchanged
  • Talks focused on maritime security convergence
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Greek Defence Minister Dendias witnesses India's indigenous drone and simulator technologies

Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos Dendias witnesses India's indigenous drones & simulators in Bengaluru, as nations sign pact to strengthen defence industrial cooperation.

"commended the professionalism, innovation and preparedness of the Indian Army - ADGPI post on X"

Bengaluru, February 10

Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos Dendias visited Bengaluru Military Station on Sunday, where he witnessed the Indian Army's operational and technical capabilities at 515 Army Base Workshop. He hailed the Indian Army's professionalism, innovation and preparedness.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the ADGPI said that the Greek Minister saw indigenous drone and simulator technologies, along with equipment displays by elite Special Forces and Combat Engineers.

"Hon'ble Defence Minister of Greece, Mr Nikolaos Dendias, visited Bengaluru Military Station on 08 Feb 2026. During the visit, he witnessed the Indian Army's operational and technical capabilities at 515 Army Base Workshop, including indigenous drone and simulator technologies, along with equipment displays by elite Special Forces and Combat Engineers. The visiting dignitary commended the professionalism, innovation and preparedness of the Indian Army, highlighting its continued commitment to transformation and self-reliance."

On Monday, Defence Minister Raj held a bilateral meeting with Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, in the national capital, during which the two sides agreed to further strengthen defence cooperation, including the positioning of a Greek International Liaison Officer at the Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram.

During the meeting, India and Greece also signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on strengthening bilateral defence industrial cooperation, which will serve as a starting point for developing a five-year roadmap.

The two countries also exchanged the Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026, outlining the scope of military engagements between their armed forces, according to a Ministry of Defence release.

Speaking during the interaction, Rajnath Singh said India attaches great importance to its longstanding, time-tested partnership with Greece, which is based on shared values of peace, stability, freedom, and the rule of law.

He noted that bilateral relations were elevated to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Greece in 2023, further cemented by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's visit to India in February 2024.

The Defence Minister also welcomed the decision to position a Greek International Liaison Officer at IFC-IOR, describing it as an important step to enhance maritime cooperation between the two ancient seafaring nations.

He also expressed confidence that the defence partnership would continue to expand in line with India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and Greece's defence reforms under its 'Agenda 2030'.

The two Defence Ministers discussed regional and global security issues and acknowledged the growing convergence between India and Greece on maritime security and strategic matters.

Both sides reiterated that the India-Greece Strategic Partnership is anchored in mutual respect and shared democratic values.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great strategic move. Greece's position in the Mediterranean is crucial. Having their liaison officer at IFC-IOR in Gurugram will significantly boost our maritime domain awareness. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
While the partnership is good, I hope we are not just displaying tech but also securing concrete orders. Sometimes these MoUs don't translate to real business. The five-year roadmap needs to have clear deliverables.
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Sarah B
Interesting development. As someone following geopolitics, the India-Greece strategic partnership is a smart counterbalance in the region. Two ancient democracies coming together on shared values makes perfect sense.
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Vikram M
Bengaluru's military station and DRDO labs are becoming a must-visit for foreign dignitaries! Our engineers and scientists deserve all the credit. Hope the Special Forces display was impressive too.
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Kavya N
"Ancient seafaring nations" - love that phrase! There's so much historical and civilizational connection we can build upon. This is more than just defence; it's about cultural and strategic rediscovery. Well done.

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