Greece has opened its first factory dedicated to the mass production of drones and counter-drone systems. The 309th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Manufacturing Plant, located in Malakasa, Attica, was inaugurated by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias on Friday. The facility signifies a major step towards strengthening Greece’s national defense industry and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. The plant will focus on both unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and systems designed to counter drone threats. Minister Dendias emphasized the growing importance of these technologies in modern warfare and security. This initiative reflects Greece’s commitment to modernizing its armed forces and enhancing its strategic autonomy in the region. Further details regarding the plant’s full production capacity and specific drone models were not immediately available.