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The report says Ukraine has requested up to 200 PAC-2 missiles<\/strong> from Greece\u2019s Patriot batteries, arguing that some of the missiles\u2014used by the Hellenic Air Force for more than two decades\u2014may be approaching the end of their operational service life.<\/p>\n Unlike previous discussions that centred on transferring complete Patriot systems, Kyiv\u2019s latest request reportedly focuses solely on missile stocks.<\/p>\n According to the report, one proposal under consideration would see Greece sell the missiles to Norway<\/strong>, which would then transfer them to Ukraine.<\/p>\n However, Athens has shown no indication that it is prepared to approve such a deal.<\/p>\n Greek officials maintain that the country is already making a significant contribution to allied security by deploying Patriot air defence assets abroad, including a battery stationed in Saudi Arabia<\/strong> to help protect critical energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n Athens has also pointed to previous military assistance provided to Ukraine, including Sea Sparrow<\/strong> and Crotale<\/strong> missiles that had reached the end of their service life with the Hellenic Armed Forces.<\/p>\n The report notes that any transfer of PAC-2 missiles would depend on military assessments determining they remain operationally usable while not being essential to Greece\u2019s own defence requirements.<\/p>\n The reported request comes as Ukraine continues to call on its partners to strengthen its air defence capabilities ahead of winter.<\/p>\n President Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/strong> recently said Ukraine requires around 300 Patriot missiles<\/strong> to protect its cities and critical infrastructure from ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks.<\/p>\n Greece operates six Patriot air defence batteries<\/strong>, which form a key part of the country\u2019s air defence network amid ongoing security concerns in the Eastern Mediterranean.<\/p>\n Athens has consistently stated that any military assistance to Ukraine must not undermine Greece\u2019s own national defence capabilities, particularly given the country\u2019s strategic security environment.<\/p>\nProposal involves Norway<\/h3>\n
Greece cites previous military aid<\/h3>\n
Ukraine seeks more Patriot interceptors<\/h3>\n