Greek Defence Boost: METLEN and IDV Unite to Modernize Military Truck Fleet

Greek Defence Boost: METLEN and IDV Unite to Modernize Military Truck Fleet

(IN BRIEF) METLEN and Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) have signed an exclusive Memoandum of Understanding to collaborate on the upcoming renewal program for military trucks, as announced by the Greek Ministry of Defence. This partnership, which will utilize METLEN’s new defence hurb in Volos and IDV’s extensive expertise in military vehicle production, aims to provide advanced defence solutions for the Hellenic Armed Forces and potentially other European nations. The agreement underscores METLEN’s commitment to innovation in defence manufacturing and its strategic role in supporting high-tech military projects, as well as reaffirming IDV’s status as a major player in the European land defence sector. This joint effort is in line with broader European initiatives to enhance defence autonomy and industrial self-sufficiency.

(PRESS RELEASE) ATHENS, 31-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — METLEN and Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that cements an exclusive partnership for their joint participation in the new program announced by the Greek Ministry of Defence. This initiative aims to renew the current fleet of both protected and unprotected military trucks used by the three branches of the Hellenic Armed Forces.

This collaboration brings together IDV, a leading European manufacturer renowned for its military trucks and combat vehicles, and METLEN, which is enhancing its defence capabilities through a recently inaugurated expanded defence hub in Volos. By pooling their expertise and experience, both companies are positioned to deliver advanced defence solutions not only to the Hellenic Armed Forces but also potentially to other European nations.

The partnership reinforces METLEN’s growing influence in the defence sector, building on its long history of handling complex metal constructions and its proven track record in supporting high-tech defence projects, including advanced armour welding techniques for military vehicles. METLEN has consistently demonstrated its commitment to investing in state-of-the-art defence manufacturing, thereby ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience for Greece’s military. Simultaneously, this MoU highlights IDV’s pivotal role in the European defence industry, particularly within the land defence domain.

The strategic alliance is aligned with broader European objectives aimed at bolstering defence autonomy and industrial self-sufficiency. Through this agreement, METLEN and IDV are set to enhance Greece’s defence production capabilities further, thus strengthening the country’s industrial presence within European defence initiatives.

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SOURCE: Metlen Εnergy & Metals