Anti-drone system propels Greek plans for home-grown defence industry

Altus, one of a few Greek private companies that manufacture combat drones, in cooperation with France's MBDA, has produced Kerveros - a vertical take-off and landing UAV with a payload of more than 30 kilograms (66 pounds) that includes advanced anti-tank missiles.

"I'm very optimistic about the Greek drone industry," said Zacharias Sarris, co-owner of Altus, which already exports ISR drones to five countries.

"Greece has a great need for this technology," he added, referring to the country's complex geopolitical position.

In the meantime, HAI is aiming high.