A… lynx is already scaring Ankara, who reacts frantically. The challenges of the last few hours show a lack of composure, while the blue and white “khakis” boost their confidence.
Despite the fact that until now there has been a silence regarding the equipment program of the Army, specifically the acquisition of German Lynx KF-41 Armored Combat Vehicles and the modernization of Leopard 2A4 tanks, the intention of the government and the leadership of the Ministry of National Defense following the recommendation of the Military Staff, the reinforcement of the Units at the land borders of the country remains.
And the transformation at least in the first phase of the Armored Brigades of the 4th Army Corps into Strike Formations with upgraded capabilities to make a difference and have a qualitative advantage over the Turkish Formations in Eastern Thrace.
With the doctrine of offensive deterrence gaining substantial meaning on the field. Since the combination of upgraded Leopard tanks and state-of-the-art TOMA Lynx with top support capabilities is a given it will be a nightmare for the neighbors.
As Newpost has already reported, discussions with the Germans both at the company level and at the political level are at an advanced stage with the plan having taken its final form. And let the political decision be passed for discussion and approval to the competent committee of the Parliament.
It concerns the acquisition of 200 Lynx Armored Fighting Vehicles with the simultaneous transfer of the manufacturing plant to Greece, while the overall “package” includes the free concession to the Hellenic Armed Forces of 100 Marder TOMAS. Which will come to be added to the remaining 100 which are exchanged for the Soviet-made BMP-1s destined for Ukraine.
The total cost for the purchase of Lynx, which includes ammunition and support according to the draft agreement, reaches 2 billion.
The 200 TOMA Lynx KF-41 will be manufactured at the Rheinmetall factory in Greece, which will employ at least 300 workers, while the agreement will also involve the involvement of Greek Defense Industry companies to which the Germans will provide sub-construction work.
The TOMA Lynx KF-41 is the first choice of the Military Staff after it was tested in the summer at KETTH in Avlonas and left excellent impressions.
In addition, the equipment “package” includes the modernization of a total of 183 Leopard 2A4 tanks at a cost of approximately 500 million.
Modernizing the tanks with the powerful 120mm gun includes upgrades to sights, armor, communications, new electric turret rotation, upgrades to the hull and engine boost.
The works will be carried out according to the plan at the 304 Advanced Base Factory in Velestino Magnesia by Greek hands with the assistance of the construction company KMW.
Army Officers with experience in Armored and Motorized Units feel with absolute confidence that the combination of the upgraded Leopard 2A4 and perhaps the best tanks in the world of the Leopard 2 HEL with the state-of-the-art Lynx KF-41 is ideal for the operational requirements in environment of Evros.
The Lynx is one of the most modern TOMAs in the world’s arsenal. With powerful armor, high-tech electronic aids and great firepower. In the tower it has a 30 mm cannon of various versions and a 7.62 machine gun.
It uses highly accurate and efficient munitions against different targets and has the ability to add active protection in addition to passive armor.
It develops a speed of up to 70 km with a range of more than 500 km. That is, it can follow the Leopards and support them in every mission, especially in a counterattack inside enemy lines.
