Greece and other European countries, such as Poland and Romania, are rushing to secure used armored vehicles from the US army’s reserves, Kathimerini understands.
According to information, the Hellenic Army General Staff (HAGS) has expressed its interest in Stryker armored infantry carrier vehicles in writing, while in the coming months a Greek team will travel to Germany to evaluate the available stock which will be provided “as is, where is” and will be transported at the expense of the interested party.
Athens wishes to secure a sufficient number for a symbolic price or even for free. Kathimerini understands that HAGS is moving rapidly to secure the required number of Strykers, as there are many contenders.
The team’s mission will be, apart from selecting those that are in the best possible condition, to determine whether additions or upgrades are required to the weapons and electronic systems, as well as the possible cost of their integration into the Greek army.
A source told Kathimerini that the majority of the available Strykers are in very good condition as they are not decommissioned equipment, while the vehicles were operational until recently. At the same time, Athens wants to keep support and training costs low, while also considering the possibility of cooperation with a Greek company to support the fleet.
