Greece agreed to provide Ukraine with 24 Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles from its stockpiles.

Greece’s government has agreed to provide Ukraine with 24 Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles.

Greece will provide Ukraine with 24 Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles to defend against ongoing Russian aerial attacks

Sea Sparrows are U.S.-made short-range missiles that can be launched from the sea or ground to intercept cruise missiles or aircraft

Ukraine received its first batch of Sea Sparrows from the U.S. in January 2023

Greece will send Ukraine Sea Sparrows from its naval and air force stockpiles that have been deemed unnecessary for the country's defense operations

The missiles have reportedly been in use for 40 years

The Sea Sparrow transfer will not decrease Greece's defense capabilities in the Aegean Sea

Greece has agreed to provide Ukraine with 24 Sea Sparrow missiles.

The missiles come from Greek Navy and Air Force stocks and were deemed unnecessary for operational use by Greek military standards.