415 BMP-3 and 35-50 BMP-3F for GREECE

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Chianti

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angelo said:
Dude can you help me out here because am confused :confused:

Greece defence budget for 2006-2010 was set to about 11-12 billions euros

we havent purchased anything except for f-16 and IFV were the hell is the

rest of the money?

Greece defence budget for 2010-2015 is at 15 billions euros.Is this right
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l'll try. As you know we are still paying last government's orders of military equipment. And let's say that in some years we will not have enough money to pay the pensions (you read greek newspapers, don't you?). Anyway, I don't want to be off-topic... I think that Ι made myself clear. Buying two different IFVs is not wise... Not only for Greece but for most countries. We could just buy initially CV90 or Puma instead of BMP-3 if we wanted to.
 
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angelo

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Chianti said:
l'll try. As you know we are still paying last government's orders of military equipment. And let's say that in some years we will not have enough money to pay the pensions (you read greek newspapers, don't you?). Anyway, I don't want to be off-topic... I think that Ι made myself clear. Buying two different IFVs is not wise... Not only for Greece but for most countries. We could just buy initially CV90 or Puma instead of BMP-3 if we wanted to.
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Greece over spended in 2001- 2006 i didnt no that.Now it makes sense.

Totally agree buying two different IFVs is not wise

Thanks Chanti
 
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Chianti

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angelo said:
Greece over spended in 2001- 2006 i didnt no that.Now it makes sense.

Totally agree buying two different IFVs is not wise

Thanks Chanti
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You're welcome angelo! ;)

Many Greeks were disappointed with the BMP-3 order as they were hoping for a modern western IFV like CV90, or better, Puma! But it seems that the greek configuration will be the most sophisticated version ever produced and compatible with NATO's structures. There are not enough informations about it but it's quite sure that the greek BMΡ-3s will be fitted with the BAKHCHA turret! Shtora-1 is rejected in order to maintain the unit cost low. This is all I know for now... ;)
 
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dk706

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yes as Chianti said it would be contrary to any logic to buy two different kinds of IFVs and except from that the army has many more pressing needs like more PZH2000. Good to have you here Chianti I have read a lot of your posts in a Greek defense forum and I am really happy you are joining us.
 
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Scourge

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It is reported by the Greek defence press that the BMP-3s will be of standard configuration. No Bakhcha-U, additional armor or stonger engines. The vehicles will have the SOZH and Vesna-K sighting systems and the Catherine FC thermal camera. The Iniochos C4I system will only be installed to 180 units for “cost reduction reasons”. The price comes at 2.2 million euros per vehicle including ammunition. As it comes for local production, the news are not optimistic. Quite disappointing...
 
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tatra

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Petros said:
The Governmental National Defence Council (GNDC - KYSEA) decided among onters to procure 415 BMP-3 Russian infantry fighting vehicles and additional 35-50 BMP-3F (the amphibious version)

:D

(in Greek)
http://www.defencenet.gr/defence/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3266&Itemid=40
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IIRC all BMP-3 models are amphibious. BMP-3F is the version for the russian marines, which is specially designed for operations at sea and more sustained amphibious operation (i.e. improved amphibious capability)
 
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eckherl

The Bunker Group
Verified Defense Pro
nevidimka said:
http://www.en.rian.ru/analysis/20081014/117729818.html

More source of the same news. European companies are offering ERA's but not sure is Greece is taking it.
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Thanks for the article,

Will be interesting on which ERA package that they may choose, Russia does offer a smaller block ERA package over the big bulky system that has been tested, if Greece decides to go the Russian route then that states that it is a good performing package.
 
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nomad85

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army greek bmp 3

Chrom said:
500 vehicles for such small army, and for such price cant be really "stopgap". They will serve for at least 10 years. And lets face it, EVERY current IFV will be rather old in 10 years.
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if you have the idea that greece have small army then your are wrong,it is better to search before talk.friendly :p:
 
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Stan Badboy

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Please dont forget about BMP-3 weapon set.
1.2A70 -100 mm main gun
2.2A42 - 30 mm additional gun
3.3x7,62 mm machine gun
4.9K116 "Bastion" anti-tank guided missiles
5.2 "Strela-3" mobile AA system
6.RPG-16 with 5 rounds
7.15 F-1 assault grenades
:ar15
 
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