Greece receives new batch of M1117 armored safety autos

The Hellenic Armed Forces have obtained a new batch of 90 M117 Guardian Armored Security Automobiles from the U.S. below our Extra Protection Articles program, in keeping with the U.S. Embassy Athens.

“Nice to welcome 90 extra M1117 Armored Safety Automobiles to Thessaloniki,” the Embassy mentioned in a Twitter post-Monday.

The small print got in a 25 July submit, to announce the U.S. plans to offer 1,200 armored autos by the top of 2022.

The autos are Extra Protection Articles, or EDA, and the Military makes use of FMS to facilitate divesture, whereas concurrently constructing accomplice capability. Automobiles declared EDA are now not a part of the Military’s stock. The U.S. Military Safety Help Command (USASAC) executes Military FMS.

Greece obtained an preliminary 44 M117 Guardian Armored Security Automobiles in 2021. The M1117 autos will complement current weapons programs, offering new capabilities to the Greek Military.

The M117 ASV is a evenly armored, all wheel drive car that gives ballistic safety for the navy police crew members towards numerous small arms and fragment threats. The 30,000 lb. car comprises V-shaped armor, a turret system and is able to seating as much as 4 people with all of their fight gear.