The Greek government announced Thursday that it is ready to contribute to the security of the Paris Olympics, following media reports that France has requested surface-to-air missiles.
Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said: “This will be done if the allies request specific contributions that do not affect the country's defense capabilities for a specific period of time, in this case during the Olympics.” .
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The Greek government announced Thursday that it is ready to contribute to the security of the Paris Olympics, following media reports that France has requested surface-to-air missiles.
Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said: “This will be done if the allies request specific contributions that do not affect the country's defense capabilities for a specific period of time, in this case during the Olympics.” .
Earlier on Thursday, the daily Cathimerini reported that French authorities had formally requested the use of the Crotale short-range surface-to-air missile system to protect against the events of July-August.
The newspaper reported that “French sources have indicated that if Paris intends to provide anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine, it will need allied support to ensure air defense of critical infrastructure within the capital.”
The French Embassy has been contacted for comment.
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The Hellenic Air Force acquired the French Crotale missile system in 2003.
The Financial Times reported this week that Greece is also under pressure from its EU and NATO allies to provide Patriot and S-300 missile defense systems to Ukraine, which is struggling to repel Russian forces in a two-year war. Reported.
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