Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias outlined the claim during a televised interview, citing intelligence data on Türkiye’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) buildup.

Dendias Cites “Over One Million” Drones

Dendias said Greek intelligence assessed that Türkiye now deploys “over one million drones,” describing the figure as “impressive.”

He referenced journalist M. Psylos’s observation that Türkiye has become “a drone-production factory” accounting for roughly 60 percent of global UAV exports.

Dendias linked the surge to recent conflicts, noting the decisive role of Bayraktar TB2 systems in Karabakh.

Greece Develops ‘Kentavros’ Counter-System

The minister introduced Greece’s response: the Kentavros anti-drone complex, which he called “the best system in the world against the Bayraktar.”

He said the system was designed both for national defense and export, targeting markets that compete with countries importing Turkish systems.

Athens aims to produce and deploy the platform domestically while marketing it abroad, with Dendias confirming interest from two unnamed states.

Export Ambitions and Strategic Signaling

According to Dendias, Kentavros could help Greece enter the global electronic-warfare niche by offering anti-UAV coverage adaptable to multiple environments.

He highlighted its prospective customers among Türkiye’s defense competitors, saying, “A country that faces Turkish drones could well buy the best anti-Bayraktar system from us.”

Bayraktar’s Battlefield Legacy

Türkiye’s Baykar-produced Bayraktar TB2 drones—credited with successes in Syria, Libya, Karabakh, and Ukraine—have shaped global perceptions of cost-effective airpower.

Reports cite billions of dollars in battlefield losses inflicted on Russian-supplied air defenses, reinforcing Ankara’s reputation as a top UAV exporter.

Local media note that Greece aims to manufacture more than 1,000 military UAVs annually under its broader modernization drive.

The Kentavros unveiling complements this agenda and responds to Türkiye’s rapidly scaling drone industry, which now supports both military and civilian networks numbering in the hundreds of thousands. Greek officials frame the effort as essential to restoring deterrence across the Aegean frontier.