Greek Armored Personnel Carriers were donated to Lebanon. Credit: Greek Ministry of Defense
Greece has completed a transfer of military equipment to Lebanon’s Army, highlighting Athens’s commitment to stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.
According to the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence, the operation was executed in close coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Details of Greece’s shipment to Lebanon
A Hellenic Navy transport vessel arrived at the Port of Beirut to deliver a specialized package of hardware designed to enhance the mobility and operational capacity of the Lebanese military. The donation included:
13 M113 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs): Reliable, tracked vehicles used for protected troop transport.
10 Steyr 680M General-Purpose Trucks: Robust 2.5-tonne vehicles essential for logistics and supply lines.
Logistical Support: A significant cache of supporting materials and spare parts to ensure the long-term maintenance of the fleet.
Greece’s Role in the Middle East
This donation is not merely a logistical transfer; it is a calculated diplomatic gesture within a complex geopolitical landscape.
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias highlighted Greece’s role in regional security and stability by recalling the country’s significant role in renewing the mandate for the UNIFIL peacekeeping force while it was a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Greece currently participates in the mission with a frigate and is ready to maintain its presence if requested by Lebanon.
Greece has been actively strengthening ties with Arab nations (including Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon) to position itself as a pillar of security and a reliable European partner in the Levant.
By supporting the official state military of Lebanon, Greece aims to prevent a security vacuum that could be exploited by non-state actors, thereby reducing the risk of further migration waves or regional spillover toward Europe.
Greece and Lebanon share deep historical and cultural bonds, and Athens has consistently supported Beirut during times of crisis, including the aftermath of the 2020 Beirut port explosion.
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