[Alexandros Avramidis/Intime News]
The annual military parade commemorating Greece’s entry into World War II was held in Thessaloniki on Tuesday, with thousands of people lining the streets to watch troops march near the waterfront and the new technology incorporated into the Greek Armed Forces.
The parade featured unmanned aerial vehicles, advanced anti-drone systems, such as the Greek-made system “Kentavros,” and artificial intelligence weapons. “Kentavros” was successfully tested on Greek frigates participating in Operation Shields in the Red Sea, preventing attacks from Houthi drones.
[Vassilis Konstantopoulos/Intime News]
The public was also introduced to the electronic warfare weapon “Hyperion,” which has the ability to take down enemy drones and is intended for surface units of the Navy, as well as a robotic system for neutralizing improvised explosive devices.
[Vassilis Konstantopoulos/Intime News]
The military showcased Leopard tanks equipped with special “cages” that protect them against possible hits to the tank’s turret.
[Alexandros Avramidis]
The parade was attended by President Constantine Tassoulas, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, his Cypriot counterpart Vassilis Palmas, EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, opposition party leaders, cabinet members, regional and local officials, as well as members of the clergy and ambassadors.
