Restructuring of the Armed Forces with mergers and abolitions of units

What the sources report

Defence Minister Nikos Dendias presented the third phase of the new force structure of the Armed Forces on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Capital.gr

The merger and abolition of 56 units and 126 facilities-camps is planned. Capital.gr

Within the Army, a Brigade of Unmanned Systems is being formed, based in Litochoro, Pieria. Elevtheros Typos

The potential savings from the organisational changes over five years are estimated at 530 million euros. Capital.gr

The potential savings from using material of low or reduced operational capability are estimated at 600 million euros. Elevtheros Typos

Where they differ

Kathimerini reports that the savings are expected to exceed 1.1 billion euros over a five-year period, while Dimokratia speaks of savings of 530 million euros over a five-year period, and Newsbeast of 500 million euros within the next five years. Newsbeast Dimokratia Kathimerini

Zougla writes that the merger and abolition of 182 units and camps is planned, while Capital.gr reports 56 units and 126 facilities-camps. Capital.gr Zougla