Greece Transfers Outdated Sea Sparrow Missiles to Ukraine as Part of Broader Military Aid
Greece has approved the transfer of 24 RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles to Ukraine, which have been in service with the Greek Navy and Air Force for nearly four decades but are now deemed "operationally unused" due to newer military standards. This transfer is part of a larger military assistance package from Greece to Ukraine, which also includes artillery ammunition, arms, and other munitions. Greek officials emphasize that this transfer does not compromise Greece’s defense capabilities in the Aegean Sea.
Understanding RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missiles
The Sea Sparrow is a short-range, point-defense missile manufactured in the United States. Ukraine already possesses the necessary launch systems, known as FrankenSAM, which were adapted from their existing Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile systems to fire RIM-7 missiles against aerial targets.
Greece-Ukraine Military Cooperation
This latest agreement follows a security pact signed between Ukraine and Greece in October, which also includes Greek assistance in training Ukrainian pilots for F-16 aircraft. Prior to this, Greece has already provided Ukraine with various military aid, including ammunition, armored vehicles, and other equipment.
While Ukraine is interested in Greece’s S-300 air defense systems, Greece has previously declined to offer them, citing the need to maintain its own defense capabilities.
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