Greece Eyes Israeli LORA Missiles to Strengthen Deterrence Against Turkey
These systems are intended for deployment on the Aegean islands and in the eastern Mediterranean as part of the Athens government’s program to upgrade its stand-off weapon arsenal
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| LORA (Long Range Artillery Missile) ground-to-ground ballistic missile launch, Photo: from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI/MLM). |
Greece is considering a significant strategic move to strengthen its deterrence capabilities against Turkey by planning to procure the Israeli-made LORA (Long Range Artillery Missile) ground-to-ground ballistic missile systems from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI/MLM).
These systems are intended for deployment on the Aegean islands and in the eastern Mediterranean as part of the Athens government’s program to upgrade its stand-off weapon arsenal, in light of increasing regional tensions. The Greek finance and politics site Banking News reported that the intention to purchase LORA missile systems reflects this ambition of the Athens government. World Defense News also reported that Greece is allocating resources to achieve effective deterrence in view of strained relations with Turkey.
LORA missiles are designed to be mounted on a 16-ton truck, allowing rapid launch and precision deep-strike capabilities with a range of 90–430 kilometers. The dedicated launcher is capable of firing in any direction (360 degrees). First showcased at an exhibition in Athens last year, the system is primarily intended for the Hellenic Air Force, with missiles also allocated for the land forces.
These are highly accurate ballistic missiles capable of striking targets from within Greek territory, and there is also a naval version for ships. According to Greek military experts, introducing LORA missiles into service could serve as a direct response to Turkey’s missile arsenal, and LORA could counter Turkish missiles such as BORA or TAYFUN.
The intention to procure the LORA system reflects the close security ties between Greece and Israel. These ties were recently demonstrated in December 2025, when the Hellenic Parliament approved the purchase of advanced PULS rocket launcher systems from Elbit Systems in a deal valued at approximately €650 million.
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