Greece, through its state-owned Hellenic Defense Innovation Center (ELKAK), seeks to develop and produce its first domestically-made military satellite.
ELKAK published a call for proposals for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites, which must be based on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology, providing high-resolution imaging in all weather and light conditions.
The government has allocated a total budget of 25 million euros ($28.8 million) for the spacecraft to be developed and produced in-country, ensuring sovereignty over critical infrastructure and promoting local industry.
“Space is now recognized as the fifth operational domain — alongside land, sea, air, and cyberspace,” ELKAK CEO Pantelis Tzortzakis noted.
In addition, ELKAK announced a request for information regarding ground-based counter-unmanned aerial systems and electronic warfare (EW) platforms.
Together, these support Athens’ broader armed forces modernization plan, unveiled in April 2025.
Counter-Drone Capability
Athens is eyeing a counter-drone system that detects, tracks, and neutralizes individual or swarms of drone threats.
The modular platform must include both kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities, as well as allow for smooth integration with various operational systems.
EW System
The expected EW system must be able to perform electronic surveillance, as well as detect, track, and jam enemy radar and communication signals.
It must feature modularity to support deployment on both fixed and mobile platforms and integration with Greece’s C4I (command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence) infrastructure.
Finally, it must be AI-driven to automatically adapt to evolving threats.
