Greek-Operated Air Defence System Shoots Down Iranian Missiles over ...

Greek Patriot Battery in Saudi Sparks Political Firestorm in Athens

Photo of the Parliament building. Credit: Gerard McGovern CC BY 2.0 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 infrastructure. Despite government assurances that the action was a defensive one, the opposition war…

Greek-operated Patriot system downs Iranian missiles over Saudi Arabia

Greek-operated Patriot battery intercepts Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Saudi oil infrastructure; first operational use by Greek personnel since deployment in 2021 under bilateral defense agreement

Greek-operated air defence system shoots down Iranian missiles over ...

Greek-operated air defence system shoots down Iranian missiles over Saudi

ATHENS, March 19 - An air defence system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Iran on Thursday, Greece's defence minister said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Greece Intercepts Iranian Missiles in Saudi Arabia

Greek military personnel operating a Patriot air defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles from Iran. The missiles targeted Saudi oil refineries. This interception marks the first operational engagement by Greek forces since deploying the system in 2021. Several countries, including France and Australia, offer support against Iranian threats.