Defense Minister Nikos Dendias gave wishes for 2025, at the same time taking stock of 2024 in the Minister’s agenda for the New Year. Among others, Mr. Dendias referred to the beginning of the implementation of the “Agenda 2030” while adding that “We will continue with determination the modernization of the Armed Forces”.

He also noted that “the first phase of the Housing Program, amounting to 100 million euros, is already progressing, with the construction of 1,000 houses for the Armed Forces personnel until 2026”. “Greek society is proud of anyone who wears the uniform of the head of our Armed Forces,” he added.

In detail, the statement of Mr. Dendia:

“Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, Soldiers, Sailors, Crewmen, National Guardsmen, Reservists and Civilian Personnel of the Armed Forces,

As the New Year approaches, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all of you and your families.

For health, for prosperity, for progress.

In 2024 we laid the foundations for the strongest Armed Forces of Modern Greece.

With the “Agenda 2030” road map.

“Agenda 2030” is not only a road map of the necessary reform of the Armed Forces.

It goes beyond that.

It has a clear value framework.

Conservative, reformist and progressive at the same time.

It renews the link between the Armed Forces and Greek society.

Greek society is proud of its Armed Forces.

And in the Armed Forces, I believe that every Greek woman and every Greek man projects a part of himself, his ancestors and his descendants.

The Armed Forces symbolize for all of us the timelessness of Hellenism.

Faith in our values, in our traditions, in the sacrifices of our ancestors.

The Armed Forces, with obvious, distinct symbols, express the continuity of the past with the present and the tomorrow of our Country.

And the “Agenda 2030” wishes to contribute to ensuring the historical continuity of Hellenism.

With reasonable reform of structures and means.

But also with reasonable maintenance of values ​​and traditions.

Incorporating, at the same time, an anthropocentric approach and social sensitivity.

Undertaking an effort that concerns all the living conditions of the Armed Forces personnel and in particular their housing and health needs.

To gradually ensure to our personnel, in addition to modern weapon systems, the living conditions they deserve.

The first phase of the Housing Program, amounting to 100 million euros, is already progressing, with the construction of 1,000 houses for the Armed Forces personnel until 2026.

And recently the Prime Minister, Mr. Mitsotakis, announced the increase in night work compensation and the allowance for special conditions and dangerousness.

We know of course that these are not sufficient.

But it is a step. A first step.

So 2024 was a productive year.

The implementation of the “Agenda 2030” has begun.

The Greek Innovation Development Center was created, which has already produced results, such as the “Kentauros” antidrone.

The Law for the support of the Military Family was presented to the Council of Ministers, which includes regulations for Military Hospitals and other support structures and is already to be signed by the relevant Ministries.

I also introduced the Armed Forces Property Legislation to Cabinet which will lead to a new housing scheme of 4,000 more homes.

The Parliament was informed and the new Force Structure that integrates Innovation into the Armed Forces was approved by KYSEA.

Provides for Special Disaster Response Units, Electronic Warfare Capabilities with Units being created, Unit 1864 and Unit 1821.

We are moving towards the change of era with the mergers and the closing of the operationally unnecessary camps.

The start of 2025 marks another step.

We will continue with determination the modernization of the Armed Forces, as a condition of our national survival.

But I want to be honest. Reform will not succeed without your support and input.

Women and men of the Armed Forces,

Greek society is proud of anyone who wears the uniform of the executive of our Armed Forces.

He trusts and respects you.

As guarantors of continuity, as guarantors of Freedom, Independence and National Sovereignty of our Motherland.

As guards and as supporters of society in difficult times.

So I ask you to continue to carry out your work with the same sensitivity, with the same consistency, with the same responsibility.

With the same faith, with the same persistence.

I wish your families and each and every one of you a Happy Birthday and a Happy New Year!”