Modernizing the Hellenic Army’s fleet of approximately 500 Leopard 1A5 tanks is one component of the larger objective of modernizing the Greek Main Battle Tanks, which has been designated as a priority by the Hellenic Army General Staff.

Regarding this issue, John Cockerill has made a second visit to the Hellenic Army General Staff HQ.

The Greek Ministry of Defence stated:

“On Tuesday 4 April 23, a presentation was made to Hellenic Army General Staff by representatives of John Cockerill Defence on the modernization of the Leopard 1A5 tank turret,” the statement concludes.

John Cockerill has a lot of experience improving main battle tanks and armored vehicles, like the Leopard 1 and has proposed projects like a full replacement of the Leopard 1 turret.

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