Greece is facing renewed pressure from allies to support Ukraine’s air defences by providing Patriot missile stockpiles, according to a report by eKathimerini.

The report says Ukraine has requested up to 200 PAC-2 missiles from Greece’s Patriot batteries, arguing that some of the missiles—used by the Hellenic Air Force for more than two decades—may be approaching the end of their operational service life.

Unlike previous discussions that centred on transferring complete Patriot systems, Kyiv’s latest request reportedly focuses solely on missile stocks.

Proposal involves Norway

According to the report, one proposal under consideration would see Greece sell the missiles to Norway, which would then transfer them to Ukraine.

However, Athens has shown no indication that it is prepared to approve such a deal.

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 to help protect critical energy infrastructure.

Greece cites previous military aid

Athens has also pointed to previous military assistance provided to Ukraine, including Sea Sparrow and Crotale missiles that had reached the end of their service life with the Hellenic Armed Forces.

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’s own defence requirements.

Ukraine seeks more Patriot interceptors

The reported request comes as Ukraine continues to call on its partners to strengthen its air defence capabilities ahead of winter.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently said Ukraine requires around 300 Patriot missiles to protect its cities and critical infrastructure from ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks.

Greece operates six Patriot air defence batteries, which form a key part of the country’s air defence network amid ongoing security concerns in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Athens has consistently stated that any military assistance to Ukraine must not undermine Greece’s own national defence capabilities, particularly given the country’s strategic security environment.

SOURCE:

https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/07/18/greece-patriot-missiles-ukraine/

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