The Greek military used Patriot missiles to shoot down two ballistic missiles over Saudi Arabia
The Patriot air defense system, operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia, successfully intercepted aerial targets. On Saturday, July 25, the system destroyed a drone and two ballistic missiles that posed a threat to the region.
In a statement, the Greek military noted that the Greek Armed Forces’ Patriot battery in Saudi Arabia destroyed an unmanned aerial vehicle over the Yanbu area at 11:10 a.m. Greek time, acting in accordance with the rules of engagement.
Prior to that, the Greek air defense system also intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen toward oil refineries in Yanbu.
Greece deployed a Patriot air defense battery in Saudi Arabia in 2021 as part of an agreement to assist in protecting the kingdom’s critical energy infrastructure.
Source: eKathimerini
As a reminder, Greece plans to purchase a multi-layered air defense system from Israel for €3.5 billion.
Additionally, NATO and the EU are pressuring Greece to transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
