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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India's "unofficial offering" of S400-evading cruise missile to Greece shakes Turkey
Turkish media outlet TRHaber reports India's alleged offer to supply its Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) to Greece, sparking security concerns in Turkey. The report links this move to Turkey's support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The missile's range and low-altitude flight capabilities pose challenges to Turkish defense systems, raising anxieties in Ankara, especially if Greece deploys it. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Turkey worried about LR-LACM Speculation over India-Greece defense engagement Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Claims of tactical intelligence interest Broader strategic dimensions No official confirmation India's alleged offer to supply its Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) to Greece has triggered alarm in Turkish media, which has described the move as a security threat. The report, published by Turkish news outlet TRHaber, claims that India is "unofficially offering" the missile to Greece, linking the move to Turkey's support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. However, there has been no official confirmation from New Delhi or Athens on this to TRHaber, the LR-LACM presents operational challenges for Turkish defense systems due to its range, precision, and ability to fly at low altitudes. The missile, developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has a reported range between 1,000 and 1,500 kilometers and can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads. It uses a terrain-hugging flight path to reduce detectability, drawing comparisons to U.S. Tomahawk and Russian Kalibr cruise missile can be launched from mobile articulated launchers and vertical launch systems fitted on over 30 Indian Navy ships. TRHaber also claimed that the missile's capability to evade air defense systems such as Turkey's S-400 has raised Ankara's concerns, especially if deployed by missile offer claims have emerged amid signs of deepening defense cooperation between India and Greece. Last month, Indian Air Force Wing Commander A. P. Singh visited Athens and met with the Greek Chief of the Air Staff, Lieutenant General (P) Dimosthenis Grigoriadis. While no official statement confirmed any discussion on the LR-LACM, India did showcase the missile during the DEFEA-25 defense exhibition in linked India's alleged outreach to Greece to Turkey's reported support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The report claimed that Turkey had provided Islamabad with drones, personnel, and a warship during the Turkish news outlet also alleged that the Greek Air Force is seeking intelligence on India's combat tactics from Operation Sindoor, particularly regarding the use of Rafale fighter jets. The report suggested that Greece may use the data to design realistic training scenarios in anticipation of future air engagements with Turkish tied the reported missile offer to India's wider regional engagement, referencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's visits to Greece in 2023 and Cyprus in 2025. The report interpreted these diplomatic efforts as signs of a trilateral cooperation involving India, Greece, and Cyprus to counter Turkish influence in the Eastern Mediterranean. It further claimed that such alignment could increase Indian naval activity near Cypriot as of now, there is no official confirmation from Indian or Greek authorities regarding the alleged missile transfer or the strategic motives attributed by Turkish media. The claims remain speculative and are based entirely on TRHaber's reporting.
Times of Oman
06-02-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis arrives in India to strengthen strategic ties
New Delhi: Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis arrived in India on an official visit, aiming to enhance diplomatic and strategic relations between the two nations. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, welcomed the Greek minister, "Warm welcome to Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis of Greece on his official visit to India. His visit will further strengthen India-Greece ties & enhance our growing strategic partnership," in a post on X. India and Greece have historically maintained warm and cooperative relations, supporting each other on key international matters, including Kashmir and Cyprus. Greece has consistently refrained from making statements on recent developments in Jammu & Kashmir, aligning with India's concerns on the issue. Additionally, Athens has extended its backing for India's quest for a permanent seat in an expanded United Nations Security Council (UNSC), reinforcing the strong diplomatic ties between the two countries. The Indian community in Greece has steadily grown over the years. As per the 2011 Greek census, there were 11,333 Indian nationals in the country, with estimates now ranging between 13,000 and 14,000. The majority of Indian expatriates in Greece are of Punjabi origin, predominantly Sikhs, engaged in sectors like farming, construction, and manufacturing. Many individuals initially arrived on temporary permits and later secured residency through various amnesty programs offered by the Greek government, with the last major amnesty occurring in 2005. Economic collaboration between the two nations has also seen significant developments in recent years. Indian infrastructure giant GMR Airports Ltd., in partnership with Greek company GEK-Terna, is leading an EUR 850 million project to construct a new airport in Kasteli, Crete. This marks the first major Indian investment in Greece, with a 35-year contract that includes five years of construction followed by 30 years of operational management. Additionally, Indian multinational UPL Hellas has established a presence in Greece, focusing on agricultural solutions, including fertilisers and bio solutions, catering to Greek farmers and the broader regional market.
