Greek-Operated Air Defence System Shoots Down Drones over Saudi
- On Thursday, a Greek-operated Patriot air defense system intercepted a swarm of drones in the Yanbu region of Saudi Arabia, home to major oil refining facilities, Greek security sources told Reuters.
- Greece has deployed the US-made Patriot battery in Saudi Arabia since 2021 under an agreement to help protect the kingdom's energy facilities from regional threats.
- The Greek Patriot battery fired three missiles while coordinating with Saudi air defense systems, marking the third combat use since the US-Israeli war on Iran began.
- This engagement reflects the widening military role of European allies in defending Gulf energy infrastructure, underscoring Europe's growing commitment to regional security alongside US and Israeli forces.
- Athens remains on heightened alert and in contact with Israel regarding potential threats to military bases in Greece and Cyprus following recent Iranian threats against European targets.
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An air defence aircraft attacked drones in coordination with Saudi air defence systems.
Greek-operated Patriot air defense battery engages drone swarm near Saudi Arabian oil facilities
Greece has deployed a US-made Patriot air defense battery, operated by Greek personnel, in Saudi Arabia since 2021 under an agreement to help protect the kingdom's energy facilities.
The incident occurred within the context of the participation of the Hellenic Force in the mission of the international initiative to support the air defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The post New involvement of Greek Patriots in repelling an attack against Saudi Arabia appeared first on in.gr.
The targets were shot down jointly with Saudi Arabian air defense systems.
An air defense system operated by Greek troops in Saudi Arabia intercepted a group of drones on Thursday in the area of Yanbu, home to major oil refineries.
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