Since 2021, the Hellenic Force in Saudi Arabia has been operating, intercepting two Iranian ballistic missiles today

The deployment of the Greek Battery successful the portion began successful 2021 arsenic portion of the planetary “Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD) Concept” ngo to enactment the aerial defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the superior relation of the Hellenic Force successful Saudi Arabia (ELDYSA) being the aerial defence of ARAMCO facilities. It should beryllium noted that Saudi Arabia had requested an hold of sum by the Greek PATRIOTs until 2026.

PATRIOT Capabilities

AN/MPQ-65 Radar Set

• Manufacturer: RAYTHEON
• Description: Target hunt and tracking radar with rocket guidance
• Type: PHASED ARRAY
• Coverage: 120°
• Maximum Range: 170 km

M-901 Launching Station

• Manufacturer: RAYTHEON
• Description: Quad anti-air rocket launcher
• Missile Types:
  • MIM-104D GEM (Guidance Enhanced Missile)
  • MIM-104B SOJC (Stand-Off Jammer Counter)
  • MIM-104A
• Performance:
  • Maximum Speed: 3+ Mach
  • Acceleration: 30 g
  • Maximum Engagement Altitude: 24 km
  • Maximum Range: 160 km
  • Warhead Weight: 90 kg

“Defensive enactment demonstrates the Armed Forces’ capability”

In statements connected the matter, Marinakis rejected claims of Greece being progressive successful the Middle East war, noting that this was a antiaircraft action, a deterrent measure.

The authorities spokesperson reiterated statements by Nikos Dendias, who emphasized that the Greek artillery demonstrates however susceptible the Armed Forces are and the acquisition gained, adding that the Armed Forces indirectly but intelligibly support the modular of surviving of Greek and European citizens.

Statement by Dendias
“This morning, the Greek PATRIOT artillery successful Saudi Arabia intercepted 2 ballistic missiles originating from Iran and heading towards the kingdom’s refineries,” said Nikos Dendias.

The Minister of National Defense noted: “In this way, the Greek artillery demonstrates its capableness and the acquisition it has gained each this time. Moreover, it indirectly but intelligibly protects the modular of surviving of Greek citizens and European citizens.”

“The continuous summation successful lipid prices represents a immense menace to the modular of surviving of Greeks, Europeans, and radical worldwide. Our precision detachment besides faces threats, which is different superior concern, and the extortion of refineries and lipid accumulation units is highly important successful this context,” helium added.

“I would similar to congratulate the unit of the Armed Forces, and the Hellenic Air Force successful Saudi Arabia, for what they person achieved,” helium concluded.