Greece

Athens was spending 3,6% of GDP for its defense in 2000, it spent 2,6% in 2015, due to the deep economic crisis the country is going through.

Regular Units and Reserves

Army vehicle

Greece, the second stakeholders for ground forces, operate also German Leopard tanks (879 units) as well as American M battle tanks (M48 and M60), and bought Soviet BMP-1 for its armored infantry fighting vehicles.

Air Forces

Greece operates American (F-4 and F-16) and French (Mirage 2000) fighters. Greek air force enjoyed a qualitative advantage on Turkish air force until Ankara boosted its joint training program with the US and Israel in the 1990s.

F-16D

Navy

Greece, the third naval player in the Black Sea, faces financial difficulties and has to cut down military spending, modernization plans and military procurements to balance its deficit and its budget.

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