EAS (weapons)
For other uses, see EAS (disambiguation).
Native name | Greek: Ελληνικά Αμυντικά Συστήματα |
|---|---|
Romanized name | Ellinika Amyntika Systimata |
| State-owned enterprise | |
| Industry | Defence |
| Predecessor |
EBO Pyrkal |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Hymettus, Athens, Attica, Greece |
Area served | worldwide |
Key people |
Theofilos Vasileiou (Chairman) John Demiris (President) Kosmas Christidis (CEO) |
| Products | Munitions, Small arms, Artillery, Explosive |
| Owner | Hellenic Ministry of Finance |
Number of employees | 500 |
| Website | www.eas.gr |
EAS ('Ellinika Amyntika Systimata', or 'Hellenic Defense Systems') is the company formed by the merger in 2004 of the Greek state Defense Companies EBO and Pyrkal. When created, it was a major manufacturer with several factories and thousands of employees, with a product range that includes most land weapons in use today, as well as an established exporter to many countries in the world. Its future is uncertain though, due to its mounting debts connected to the poor financial condition of its constituents.
External links / References
- Official Website
- L.S. Skartsis, "Greek Vehicle & Machine Manufacturers 1800 to present: A Pictorial History", Marathon (2012) ISBN 978-960-93-4452-4 (eBook)
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