Greece signs cooperation agreement with Florida National Guard

On October 7, 2026, Greece and the United States formalized a new defense cooperation framework as Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the signing of a Letter of Intent. The document was signed by Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff General Dimitrios Houpis and Commander of the Florida National Guard John Haas.

This agreement marks Greece's official entry into the U.S. State Partnership Program. The primary objectives of this partnership include the exchange of military expertise and know-how, the conduct of joint training exercises, and the enhancement of operational interoperability between the two forces. According to Minister Dendias, the collaboration is part of the 'Agenda 2030' strategic framework, aimed at optimizing the operational capabilities of the Greek Armed Forces and their reserves.

This initiative establishes a long-term institutional relationship between the Hellenic military and the Florida National Guard. Officials noted that the agreement is intended to bolster defensive readiness through shared practices and sustained professional cooperation.