Hellenic Defence Systems
Hellenic Defense Systems is the company formed by the merger in 2004 of the Greek defence companies Hellenic Arms Industry and Pyrkal. Upon its creation, it was a major manufacturer with thousands of employees, with a product range that included most land weapons in use today, as well as an established exporter to many countries in the world.
, EAS reported a loss, despite the Greek government paying million towards the company's bills and debts, attributed to the ongoing economic crisis that affected Greece from 2008 to 2018.