New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster defence collaboration, Michel Spinnelis, the head of procurement at the Greek Ministry of Defence, is set to embark on a pivotal four-day visit to Delhi starting July 1.
“This is the first visit at this level, and it is an effort to see what the two countries can do together, whether in terms of joint production or something even more,” a senior official remarked.
The visit marks a milestone in the strategic partnership between India and Greece, with both nations’ air forces operating the state-of-the-art Rafale fighter jets. Discussions are underway to explore joint procurement initiatives that could lead to cost savings on additional Rafales or spare parts. Greece may also consider acquiring Indian-manufactured trucks and ammunition, fostering a mutual exchange of resources and expertise.
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The bilateral relationship has been further strengthened by high-level exchanges, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Athens and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s trip to New Delhi. The national security advisors have maintained ongoing dialogue, emphasizing the profound strategic and economic implications of this alliance.
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The collaboration extends to joint military exercises, with an upcoming engagement involving four Rafales from the Indian Air Force scheduled to take place in Greece, signifying a deepening of military cooperation.
