BMP-1
Defense deal moving ahead without asterisks
The agreement between Greece and Germany for the cyclical exchange of a total of 40 Marder armored combat vehicles and an equal number of Hellenic Army BMP-1s, which are being transferred to Ukraine, is in full force, according to Defense Ministry sources, speaking to Kathimerini.
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War in Ukraine: Possible Greek “Yes” to sending armor
The possibility of immediate replacement of the weapons systems that serve the fixed needs of the country's defense is the main parameter that can influence Athens' decision to give armored personnel carriers to Ukraine.
According to Kathimerini, Greece would be willing to cede the BMP-1 APCs, as long as they could be replaced immediately by combat vehicles of similar capabilities.