From Archimedes' Screw, differential gears, cranes, winches, the torsion catapult and even a primitive form of cannon operated by compressed air, Greek inventiveness in the classical era, often in response to times of war and the need to secure military advantage. Fast forward to recent decades, however, from the latter part of the 20th Century to the first two decades of the 21st, and while Greek inventive spirit may have endured, the nation has experienced difficult economic, political and societal times, with its defence industry very much part of the wretched story. Yet, a remarkable economic recovery in the past few years now sees a nation emerging from its recent trials and tribulations, including in the area of defence, where the country's defence industry is developing a number of contributions to the market. This article looks at the Greek defence industry from its origins during past times of conflict to its current resurgence, including a snapshot of some of the Hellenic companies offering high-tech systems, domestically and to the world.
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