The modern Greek military

Ill attach some Embraer ERIEYE photos in this post (over some time). 4 in service. These are mid level AWACs that are cheap to buy and run. This is more of a pragmatic choice for a smaller country that hasn't got a bucket of money, as the better and bigger ones are very expensive.

 

 

Yep, both.  I'll post some examples for you soon.

 

UAV...

 

Sperwer-A:

 

Sperwer-B:

 

Sperwer-HV:

Originally posted by Hellios Tor-M1:

 

Each unit is independent or can be linked to a wider air defense system.

It carries 8 missiles, stored vertically, in 2 cartridges of 4.

Each missile has 4 extra (frontal) thrusters, allowing it to intercept small, fast, highly maneuverable targets.

There seems to be a large variety of systems and hardware. How is all this integrated into a comprehensive system of defense? What is the level of now-days domestic production of oplic systems? Is ELBO the only representative in that sector and is it state-owned, private, or both?

 

It seems that we don't buy exclusively from the US anymore which in my oppinion is positive (less dependancy on "undependable" protectors). Do you think that's true?

 

How really corrupt is the munitions industry in the light of the recent comissions scandal with the Russian AA system (i forget it's name)?

 

And last but not least: do you think that Greece should participate more in overseas military operations (either USA or NATO ensconsed)? This, of course, will produce casualties at some point but it could raise combat readiness of units involved which then could be dissipated in the rest of the military. I know that neither the Greek public nor any Greek goverment regardless of political affiliation is willing to see dead and mutilated Greek boys (some of whom I already know in a digital but heart-felt way)  in the name of the sanctity of any foreign conflict; yet our "neighbor to the east" maintains high combat readiness due to the ongoing conflict with PKK/Kurds. And as much as I'm convinced that peace and cooperation will be the final outcome in the region, I have to address the issue of combat readiness on strategic grounds.

Originally posted by Patrinos O.Y.K. submarine destruction team:

 

Patrinos, they do more than submarines; they're general underwater demolitions; bridges, docks, ships, etc.

I read somewhere it was called OYK until 1969 when it was renamed to MYK & renamed again in 2002 to ΔΥΚ.

Originally posted by Leonidas Ill attach some Embraer ERIEYE photos in this post (over some time). 4 in service. These are mid level AWACs that are cheap to buy and run. This is more of a pragmatic choice for a smaller country that hasn't got a bucket of money, as the better and bigger ones are very expensive.

 

Their size kinda right for Greece, a small country.

 

 

 

Apache also has the sensor in the helmet. Wherever the pilot turns his head the machine gun turns in the same direction. This system is also integrated in F16 block 52. Where the eye of the pilot looks the target is following. Just need to press the trigger. A helmet of that craft costs about 500000 euros.

 

I saw the videos. Perfect.

 

Originally posted by Patrinos U-214:

 

Patrinos, that sub is at the top of its evolutionary ladder.  Below you can see its ancestors.

 

 

Below you can compare it to U-212.

 

 

 

Designations:

 

The Greek 214's are armed with the dual-purpose WASS BlackShark heavy torpedo.

 

 

Below photos from an exercise - after target practice with guns the target was sunk with just 1 BlackShark torpedo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When Greek & Turkish pilots get into mock dog-fights over the Aegean, how exactly does it work?

What are the unwritten rules of the game?

How do they determine who wins?

In many HAF recordings of mock dog-fights I hear the name "George".  Just coincidence or is he a top gun?