List of equipment of the Hellenic Army

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 few domestically developed equipment. Countries of origin include the United States, France, Germany, Russia and others. The few domestically produced armored vehicles include the 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 EODH.

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.

Recent defence spending cuts have had a big impact in operating costs (maintenance, technical support, operational training, transport and supplies). As 80% of the budget is spent on salaries and administrative costs the Hellenic Army faces the challenge of reorganizing its structure. This may lead to closing down some of the 500 military bases scattered across the country and reducing the size of the Army, transforming the Hellenic Army into a smaller but largely professional force.

Small arms and infantry support weapons

Firearms

Infantry support weapons

Land vehicles and heavy armament

Main battle tanks

Greek CFE treaty limit: 1,735

Armored fighting vehicles/carriers

Greek CFE treaty limit: 2,498 (IFVs / APCs).

Engineering vehicles

Logistics & Support

Artillery

Greek CFE treaty limit: 1,920 (calibres > 100mm)

Signals Corps

Air defence systems

Watercraft

Aircraft

Future procurements/projects

• Majority of these plans are under review to be accepted or denied by the Hellenic defence ministry and Hellenic national staff.

See also

• List of equipment of the Cypriot National Guard
• List of active Hellenic Navy ships
• List of decommissioned ships of the Hellenic Navy
• List of aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force
• List of historic aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force
• List of former equipment of the Hellenic Armed Forces

References