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According to reports from the Greek press, French Armed Forces Minister Lecornux has stated that France will not intervene in the potential sale of Meteor missiles from the Paris administration to Turkey. This has sparked a new development in Greece, with the argument that France is not exercising its authority in the matter. Greek Defense Minister Dendias is scheduled to travel to London today.
Reports from the Greek news site Nemesis indicate that France has clearly stated that it will not oppose the sale of long-range Meteor air-to-air missiles to Turkey by Britain. Despite Greece’s concerns, France has made it clear that this stance will not change. In a session in the French Parliament, French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornux, in response to a question from deputy Marie Récalde, stated that Paris does not control the export of British arms and does not plan to intervene in this agreement. Lecornu also acknowledged the concerns of the Greek public.
Germany, which had a 16% share in the Meteor program in 2019, expressed disappointment at the fact that Britain vetoed the sale of these missiles to Saudi Arabia. Greece has expressed disappointment at the lack of action on the part of Germany, stating that it prefers not to exercise its authority.
Greek news sources have reported that negotiations between Britain and Turkey regarding the Meteor missiles continue, prompting Greek Defense Minister Dendias to visit London. The Greek Hellas Journal highlighted the importance of international security issues in these negotiations and emphasized the serious security concerns that would arise from the sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey.
France has made it clear that every country involved in the production of the Meteor missile, including England, Spain, Italy, Sweden, and Germany, needs to approve the sale of the missiles to any other country.
The Meteor missile has the capability to reach speeds of up to 200 kilometers and can move four times faster than the speed of sound. It can track its target with its own radar system and provide high precision. The missile’s stealth capability allows for surprise attacks on targets, reducing the chances of interception.
The Greek Ministry of Defense has expressed opposition to the sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey due to concerns about Turkey’s increasing air superiority in the Aegean region. The Ministry of National Defense has highlighted the importance of prioritizing domestic and national weapons and systems in strengthening the country’s defense capabilities.
