The growing footprint of the Greek defence industry within the European Defence Fund (EDF) is once again confirmed in the 2024 call for proposals, with particularly strong participation from member companies of the Hellenic Manufacturers of Defence Materiel Association (SEKPY).
According to official data, 11 Greek companies – all SEKPY members – along with 3 members of the DefencEduNet cluster, are participating in 16 research and development projects, underscoring the technological capabilities and outward-looking orientation of Greece’s defence industrial ecosystem. Notably, the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence is also involved in 2 of these projects, marking a significant point of reference.
In detail, the Greek participations per company are as follows:
- IKNOWHOW S.A. – Participates in 5 projects:
FASETT2, MYRIAD, PRECISE, HARPIA-Defence, SWARMER
- AKMON SA – 3 projects:
BATTLEVERSE, FASETT2, BEAST
- INTRACOM Defense SA (IDE) – 3 projects:
5G COMPAD 2.0, AURIGA, SENTINEL
- MARESCO Single Member Ltd. – 2 projects:
AQUILA, PLEIADES
- Eight Bells Hellas PC – 1 play:
5G COMPAD 2.0
- Hellenic Aviation Industry (HAI) – 1 project:
FASETT2
- ETME – Peppas & Associates S.A. – 1 project:
NEREUS
- INTEROPERABILITY SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL HELLAS (SCYTALYS) – 1 project:
BEAST
- SPACE HELLAS S.A. – 2 projects:
5G COMPAD 2.0, CITADEL Range
- TIRIAKIDIS S.A. – 1 project:
PLEIADES
- Planetek HELLAS – 1 project:
ARGOS
Hellenic Ministry of National Defence
The Hellenic Ministry of National Defence is actively participating in two projects:
- BATTLEVERSE
- ORQESTRA
Its involvement reflects the strategic importance that the Greek government places on shaping and assessing emerging technologies which will influence the future operational capabilities of the Hellenic Armed Forces.
Academic & Research Institutions – Members of DefencEduNet
Three Greek research and higher education institutions have successfully secured participation in EDF 2024 projects as members of DefencEduNet, the first Greek defence-oriented cluster jointly established by SEKPY, academia, and industrial actors:
- National Centre for Research & Technological Development (CERTH) – participating in 3 projects:
CITADEL Range, SWARMER, BATTLEVERSE
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki – participating in 1 project:
METASTEALTH
- University of Macedonia – participating in 1 project:
BATTLEVERSE
Their participation strengthens the link between industry and academia, fostering the development of critical skills and the generation of innovation within Greece.
Overall, the participation of Greek companies and institutions in EDF 2024 is a tangible demonstration of the maturity and momentum of the Greek defence industry. As the recognized institutional voice of the domestic sector, SEKPY continues to systematically support the industry’s international competitiveness, technological innovation, and integration into the European defence market—through initiatives such as dedicated Info Days and the newly established HelpDesk support platform, launched in collaboration with Ernst & Young.
