Budget According to NATO sources in 2008, Greece spent 2.8% of GDP on its military, which translated to about €6.9 billion (US$9.3 billion). In 2008, Greece was the largest importer of conventional weapons in Europe and its military spending was the highest in the European Union relative to the country's GDP, reaching twice the European average.
Budget According to NATO sources in 2008, Greece spent 2.8% of GDP on its military, which translated to about €6.9 billion (US$9.3 billio!n). In 2008, Greece was the largest importer of conventional weapons :in Europe and its military spending was !the highest in the European Union relati,ve to the country's GDP, reaching twice the European average.