Patriot missiles

Zelensky Accuses US of Delaying Patriot Missiles Already Paid for by Allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the United States to approve the delivery of Patriot air-defense missiles already financed by Ukraine’s allies, citing delays in Washington’s authorization process. Speaking to a U.S. congressional delegation on October 19, Zelensky said a...

Greece Reinforces Crete’s Souda Bay With Patriot Air Defense Amid Iran Tensions

Greece has transferred a Patriot air-defense battery from Karpathos to Crete to strengthen defenses around the strategically important Souda Bay area, as Athens reassesses its air-defense posture amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The battery’s personnel and equipment were...

Greece Considers Moving Patriot Air Defense From Karpathos to Souda

The Greek government is considering transferring a Patriot air-defense battery from Karpathos to Souda Bay on Crete, according to Greek media reports, as Athens reassesses its military posture following heightened tensions in the Middle East. The reported plan remains under...

NATO Summit Ends With Trump Backing Patriot Production in Ukraine, Delaying Turkey F-35 Decision

The NATO Summit in Ankara wrapped up on Wednesday with President Donald Trump stalling on a decision to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey while pledging billions of dollars in new military support for Ukraine. Trump told reporters he has...

Greek Patriot Battery in Saudi Arabia Sparks Political Firestorm in Athens

A successful combat interception by a Greek Patriot PAC-3 battery in Saudi Arabia has triggered a heated political confrontation in Athens. On Thursday, the Hellenic Force of Saudi Arabia (ELDYSA), successfully neutralized two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting critical energy...

Greece Deploys Patriot Missiles at Northern Border to Shield Bulgaria

Greece announced on Friday that it is deploying a Patriot missile battery on its northern border to shield NATO ally Bulgaria from a possible Iranian threat. Upon a formal request from Sofia, National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed that...

Greece Rejects Turkey’s Protests Over Patriot Deployment on Karpathos

Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded swiftly to Turkey’s protests regarding the deployment of Patriot missile systems to Karpathos. Rejecting Turkey’s claims, Athens framed the move as a necessary measure for national security amid the ongoing instability in the...

Greece and Cyprus Reactivate Common Defense Doctrine

Following drone strikes by Iranian forces against the British airbase at Akrotiri, Cyprus—and explicit threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to target the island with ballistic missiles—the Greek government has moved to activate the Common Defense Doctrine...

Greece Considers Extending Patriot Air Defense Mission in Saudi Arabia

Greece is considering extending the deployment of its Patriot Missile Battery (PMB) mission in Saudi Arabia, part of the kingdom’s long-range air defense system. This November will mark four years since the initial deployment, which was aimed at protecting critical...