They do not mean armed forces in the 21st century without the capabilities of this system, the Ministry of Health stressed
“The agenda 2030 leads to the creation of the most powerful armed forces we have ever had,” said Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias kThe signing of the contract for the “Thorax” program at the Ministry of Development while the Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakos He noted: “We are strengthening, by actions, the national defense and security of our country and the citizens.”
The contract for the funding of the “Thorax” program by the Ministry of Development, with 48.950,000 euros from the resources of the Recovery Fund, was signed today by the two ministers.
The ceremony was held at the event hall of the Ministry of Development in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Development Stavros Kalafatis, the Secretary General of Private Investments by Stellina Siarapis, Research and Innovation Tasos Gaitani and National Defense Antonios Economou Business Systems.
As Mr. Dendias explained, “This system collects data from all the sensors we have: radar, aerial, terrestrial means, UAVs, observatories, electronic means, from all bodies, not just the Armed Forces, Greek Police, Port Authority, Civil Protection. It categorizes, prioritizes them, processes them and from there onwards presents this sophisticated product – which apparently exists artificial intelligence – in the appropriate step, in the appropriate body each time. “
For his part, Mr. Theodorikakos noted:
“Patriotism is the primary value we serve and governs every aspect of our policy in the Ministry of Development. The best timeless and strategic defense is economic growth, investment, jobs in the border regions, policies that contribute to the tackle of demographic and the reduction of social and regional inequalities. “
More specifically, Mr Dendias recalled that the “Thorax” program is an important part of the “Agenda 2030”. That is, this system collects data from all the sensors we have: radar, aerial, terrestrial means, UAVs, observatories, electronic means, from all bodies, not just the Armed Forces, Greek Police, Coast Guard, Civil Protection. It categorizes, prioritizes them, processes them, and then presents this sophisticated product – which apparently exists artificial intelligence – in the appropriate step, in the appropriate body each time. It also facilitates this decision, through the integration of business processes.
“All that sounds extremely complex is also absolutely necessary. There are no armed forces, I dare say that it is not meant to be a modern state in the 21st century, without these possibilities. So what we do in the context of the “Agenda 2030” reform would be very limited if it was not combined with such a system, “he said.
For his part, Mr. Theodorikakos noted that the project funded by 48,950,000 euros from the Ministry of Development program with resources of the recovery fund helps to enhance the security of our homeland and the national defense. “We are upgrading decisive operational opportunities, to the benefit of national sovereignty, citizens, and our executives serving in the Armed Forces, the Fire Brigade, the Port. To be able to do their job more efficiently and more safely, “he said.
The new development will mainly head to the border
He emphasized: “I note that supporting the border areas of the country, with new investments and the creation of thousands of quality jobs, is de facto contributing to the reduction of regional and social inequalities, the treatment of demographic and our national defense and national security itself.
We have unlimited respect for the work done by the Armed Forces and the Greek Police at the border, to prevent illegal immigration and prevent any danger. But there is no doubt that the best timeless and strategic defense is economic growth, they are jobs, they are new technologies in the border areas.
And we are promoting and reinforcing with the new development, which will be legislated in the coming period and will evolve in 2025, 2026 and 2027, with a € 900m program that will be directed to the border areas. In this mission, which is the national security and perspective of Greece and Hellenism, we are completely committed. “