Greece to provide Ukraine with Sea Sparrow missiles
www.pravda.com.ua
Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:04:17 +0200
Greece has agreed to provide Ukraine with 24 Sea Sparrow missiles to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the fight against current threats.
Source Kathimerini, daily morning newspaper published in Greece, as reported by European Pravda Details As noted, these missiles, which have been used for almost 40 years, are from Greeces naval and air force stockpiles and are considered unnecessary for operational use by the countrys military standards.
The Sea Sparrow is a shortrange USmade antiaircraft weapon, and Ukraine already has the necessary launchers to deploy it.
The transfer is part of Greeces broader military aid to Ukraine, which includes artillery shells, weapons and ammunition.
While this assistance is consistent with Greeces commitment to supporting Ukraines defence efforts, it does not undermine Greeces Aegean Sea military capabilities.
Background Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Patriot or S300 air defence systems in spring.
He stressed that these systems are critical to our deterrence potential.
Ukraine and Greece signed a bilateral security agreement in Brussels in October.
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