Defence Blog iconDefence BlogSep 12, 2026

Greek firm gives old military jeeps a modern makeover

ELVO, Greece's main military vehicle manufacturer, has shown off the first Mercedes G-Class "jeeps" modernized under a new refit program built to extend the life of the Greek Army's aging vehicle fleet rather than replace it outright. The vehicles being upgraded are roughly 30 years old.

Greek firm gives old military jeeps a modern makeover

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ELVO, Greece's main military vehicle manufacturer, has shown off the first Mercedes G-Class "jeeps" modernized under a new refit program built to extend the life of the Greek Army's aging vehicle fleet rather than replace it outright. The vehicles being upgraded are roughly 30 years old. ELVO is fitting a new engine and automatic transmission, […]

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