Defendory is a bi-annual international trade show for the defence industry held in Greece

Greece

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. It is organised in the grounds of Athens

Athens

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’s Ellinikon International Airport

Ellinikon International Airport

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, which became defunct following the construction of the New Athens International Airport in Spata

Spata

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It was first staged in 1980 and the 2008 show will be the 17th successive event. Army

Army

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, Navy

Navy

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 and Air Force

Air force

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 defence equipment are all on display. It is organised by the Greek Institute of Industrial Exhibitions and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense

Ministry of National Defence (Greece)

The Hellenic Ministry of National Defense , is the civilian cabinet organization responsible for managing the Military of Greece...

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