Greece is likely to transfer Patriot to Ukraine if it receives US guarantees about the threat from Turkey and a financial compensation package. This is reported by the Greek edition Pronews, citing sources, UNN reports.
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This is the latest modification of the Patriot PAC-3 anti-aircraft missile system, which is designed to defeat and destroy tactical ballistic missiles.
The Patriot missile system that is expected to be delivered to Ukraine is likely to be one of two deployed in Athens.
According to the publication, a second Patriot system may also be provided.
Government sources assure that the US has provided "guarantees" of the country's security against the Turkish threat for the duration of the Patriot contract, without specifying what kind of "guarantees" are offered.
There are assurances that if the batteries fail, the United States will replace them with new ones, "and in any case, you will receive money from the $61 billion package provided to Ukraine.
In other words, as with the Patriots delivered to Saudi Arabia, the United States incurred significant costs for re-commissioning because they were not operational or ineffective due to lack of spare parts.
In total, Athens has six Patriot systems, one of which was transferred to Saudi Arabia.
Міністрам ЄС не вдалося пообіцяти Україні Patriot на ключовій зустрічі - ЗМІ22.04.24, 16:22
For reference
The Patriot PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability-3) is a mobile high-surface air defense system (HSAM) with a search radar range of 170 km and a maximum kill range of 150 km.
The firing unit controls up to 16 launchers, which can be deployed and operate at a distance of up to 30 km from the target station to achieve maximum coverage.
The Patriot PAC-3 is capable of simultaneously engaging 9 targets (tactical, ballistic, cruise missiles and aircraft).