BMP-1 converted to ZU-32-2 carriers in Greece

BMP-1 converted to ZU-32-2 carriers in Greece ← Previous revision Revision as of 06:28, 16 June 2026 Line 3: Line 3: [[File:Hellenic Army Seal.svg|thumb|204x204px|Hellenic Army Seal]] [[File:Hellenic Army Seal.svg|thumb|204x204px|Hellenic Army Seal]] Most of the heavy equipment and weaponry of the [[Hellenic Army]] is either of foreign manufacture, or of foreign design, license built in Greece, in addition to several Greek-upgraded and few Greek-developed equipment.<ref>{{cite book |author=Skartsis, Labros |title= Modern Greece's Machines: A Comprehensive Guide to Greek Vehicle & Machine Manufacturers (1700 to Present)|url=https://www.academia.edu/166113877/Modern_Greeces_Machines_A_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Greek_Vehicle_and_Machine_Manufacturers_1700_to_Present_|year= 2026 |location= Athens}}{{ISBN|978-618-00-6734-7}}(open access eBook)</ref> Countries of origin include the [[United States]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Russia]] and others. The few domestically produced armoured vehicles include the [[ELVO Leonidas-2|ELBO Leonidas]] APC. However, in recent years, there have been some efforts for new developments by the Greek Defence Industry, such as the new Hoplite MRAP by [https://www.eodh.gr/ EODH].<ref>{{cite web |title=Light Armored Vehicles High Mobility Tactical Vehicle Hoplite 4x4 |url=https://www.eodh.gr/activities/light-armoured-vehicles/hoplite-4x4-c-23.html |website=www.eodh.gr |publisher=EODH |access-date=30 January 2023}}</ref> Most of the heavy equipment and weaponry of the [[Hellenic Army]] is either of foreign manufacture, or of foreign design, license built in Greece, in addition to several Greek-upgraded and a few types of Greek-developed equipment.<ref>{{cite book |author=Skartsis, Labros |title= Modern Greece's Machines: A Comprehensive Guide to Greek Vehicle & Machine Manufacturers (1700 to Present)|url=https://www.academia.edu/166113877/Modern_Greeces_Machines_A_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Greek_Vehicle_and_Machine_Manufacturers_1700_to_Present_|year= 2026 |location= Athens}}{{ISBN|978-618-00-6734-7}}(open access eBook)</ref> Countries of origin include the [[United States]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Russia]] and others. The few domestically produced armoured vehicles include the [[ELVO Leonidas-2|ELBO Leonidas]] APC. However, in recent years, there have been some efforts for new developments by the Greek Defence Industry, such as the new Hoplite MRAP by [https://www.eodh.gr/ EODH].<ref>{{cite web |title=Light Armored Vehicles High Mobility Tactical Vehicle Hoplite 4x4 |url=https://www.eodh.gr/activities/light-armoured-vehicles/hoplite-4x4-c-23.html |website=www.eodh.gr |publisher=EODH |access-date=30 January 2023}}</ref> Equipment runs the gamut from state-of-the-art to obsolescent Cold War inventories; the latter are gradually being retired as no funds are available for upgrade. Russian made equipment was received or purchased after the collapse of the Warsaw Pact and second hand US and German equipment was transferred or purchased. Equipment runs the gamut from state-of-the-art to obsolescent Cold War inventories; the latter are gradually being retired as no funds are available for upgrade. Russian made equipment was received or purchased after the collapse of the Warsaw Pact and second hand US and German equipment was transferred or purchased. Line 538: Line 538: |[[BMP-1|BMP-1A1 Ost]] |[[BMP-1|BMP-1A1 Ost]] | [[File:Polish BWP-1 (BMP-1) during NATO training exercise Saber Strike 18.jpg|frameless|170x170px]] | [[File:Polish BWP-1 (BMP-1) during NATO training exercise Saber Strike 18.jpg|frameless|170x170px]] |style="text-align:left; width:12%"|{{flag|Soviet Union}}<hr>{{GER}} |style="text-align:left; width:12%"|{{flag|Soviet Union}}<hr>{{GER}}<hr>{{GRE}} |From the 501 BMP-1s that were ordered from Germany in 1993, around 140 BMP-1A1 Ost remained in service as of 2022. Another 44 BMP-1s were converted to [[ZU-23-2]] carriers. As of June 2022, the Greek government intended to send at least 40 BMP-1 IFVs to Ukraine as military aid. 40 vehicles have already been sent.<ref name=":21" /><ref name="Λάζος">{{Cite web |last=Λάζος |first=Ευθύμιος |date=2019-09-06 |title=Τεθωρακισμένα οχήματα στον ΕΣ: Προβλήματα παλαιότητας και επιχειρησιακής απαξίωσης |url=https://defencereview.gr/tethorakismena-ochimata-ston-es-provli/ |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=Defence Review |language=el}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Λάσκαρης |first=Βαγγέλης |date=2022-08-09 |title=Ελληνοτουρκικά: Φεύγουν τα BMP 1 από τη Χίο - Το Sportime βρέθηκε στη μεταφορά |url=https://www.sportime.gr/ellinotourkika/ellinotourkika-fevgoun-ta-bmp-1-apo-tin-chio-to-sportime-vrethike-sti-metafora/ |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=sportime.gr |language=el}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-14 |title=Παναγιωτόπουλος: Παραδόθηκαν τα πρώτα 40 BMP-1 στην Ουκρανία |url=https://www.pentapostagma.gr/kosmos/7124644_panagiotopoylos-paradothikan-ta-prota-40-bmp-1-stin-oykrania |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=Pentapostagma |language=el}}</ref> |From the 501 BMP-1s that were ordered from Germany in 1993, around 140 BMP-1A1 Ost remained in service as of 2022. Another 44 BMP-1s were converted to [[ZU-23-2]] carriers in Greek facilities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-06 |title=Greece upgrades its BMP-1A1 OST infantry fighting vehicles |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/archives/archives-land-defense/land-defense-2018/greece-upgrades-its-bmp-1a1-ost-infantry-fighting-vehicles |access-date=2026-06-16 |website=Armyrecognition.com |language=en}}</ref> As of June 2022, the Greek government intended to send at least 40 BMP-1 IFVs to Ukraine as military aid. 40 vehicles have already been sent.<ref name=":21" /><ref name="Λάζος">{{Cite web |last=Λάζος |first=Ευθύμιος |date=2019-09-06 |title=Τεθωρακισμένα οχήματα στον ΕΣ: Προβλήματα παλαιότητας και επιχειρησιακής απαξίωσης |url=https://defencereview.gr/tethorakismena-ochimata-ston-es-provli/ |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=Defence Review |language=el}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Λάσκαρης |first=Βαγγέλης |date=2022-08-09 |title=Ελληνοτουρκικά: Φεύγουν τα BMP 1 από τη Χίο - Το Sportime βρέθηκε στη μεταφορά |url=https://www.sportime.gr/ellinotourkika/ellinotourkika-fevgoun-ta-bmp-1-apo-tin-chio-to-sportime-vrethike-sti-metafora/ |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=sportime.gr |language=el}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-14 |title=Παναγιωτόπουλος: Παραδόθηκαν τα πρώτα 40 BMP-1 στην Ουκρανία |url=https://www.pentapostagma.gr/kosmos/7124644_panagiotopoylos-paradothikan-ta-prota-40-bmp-1-stin-oykrania |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=Pentapostagma |language=el}}</ref> |- |- ! colspan="5" | [[Armoured personnel carrier|Armored personnel carriers (APCs)]] (2,478) ! colspan="5" | [[Armoured personnel carrier|Armored personnel carriers (APCs)]] (2,478)