The Greek force that staffs the guided missile artillery of the Patriot anti-aircraft system in the city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, within the framework of the international initiative “Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD) Concept”, at the request and approval of the government’s National Security Council, was visited by the Chief of GEETHA general Konstantinos Floros together with the Greek ambassador, Alexis Konstantopoulos.
“The active participation of the Greek artillery in the international initiative “Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD) Concept” proves in practice that Greece has the skills, capabilities and operational experience to function as a security provider, which gives it increased prestige and great added value among other countries”, he pointed out, among other things, in his speech addressing the executives of the Greek power.
The Head of GEETHA toured the facilities. At the same time, on his personal Twitter account, he wrote about the presence of the Greek Saudi Arabian-Patriot artillery force in the city of Yanbu: “Where Greece produces security and stability and builds strong partnerships and alliances.
May Archangel Michael, the Patron Saint of the Air Force, always be by your side!
Special thanks to the commander of Saudi Arabia’s western region Major General Ahmed Ali Al-Debais
and the ‘120 Air Defense Battalion’ for their warm welcome and impeccable hospitality!
