Silicon Valley Engineer Builds Defense Startup in Athens
Dimitrious Kottas left Apple to launch Delian Alliance in Greece, aiming to transform European defense tech from the ground up.
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Silicon Valley Engineer Builds Defense Startup in Athens How a Silicon Valley Engineer Is Disrupting Defense Tech from Athens Defense startups are rarely born outside major military hubs, but Dimitrious Kottas, a former Apple engineer, is rewriting that narrative. His move from Silicon Valley to Athens wasn’t just a lifestyle shift—it marked the start of Delian Alliance Industries , a bold new player in Europe’s emerging defense tech sector. Kottas' story has sparked widespread search interest around topics like "European defense tech startups," "Silicon Valley engineers in military innovation," and "Greece defense surveillance technology." These questions are now being answered by the remarkable journey of a founder who believes cutting-edge defense systems can be born outside the usual geopolitical power centers. As defense innovation increasingly shifts toward autonomy and AI, Delian’s work stands as a blueprint for how small, agile companies can influence global security infrastructure. Image : Google From …
