Greece, Israel Partner on Autonomous Underwater Defense System

The agreement concerns “BlueWhale,” an autonomous underwater system developed by Israel.

Offered to the Hellenic Navy, the system is capable of a range of covert maritime missions, including surface intelligence gathering, submarine and underwater target detection, acoustic intelligence collection, and seabed minefield detection.

According to the deal, Greece will play a key role in the production and technological advancement of the BlueWhale platform. In addition to its contribution to the project, Hellenic Aerospace will also benefit from direct access to Israeli defense technology, considered among the most advanced globally.

The agreement between the Greek and Israeli defense industries includes opportunities for technology transfer between the two countries and active involvement in future joint projects.

The “BlueWhale” is an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) measuring 10.9 meters in length, with a diameter of 1.12 meters and a total weight of 5.5 tons.

This cooperation underscores Greece’s ambition to enhance its domestic defense manufacturing capabilities while strengthening its security alliance with Israel in the Eastern Mediterranean region.