Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

WhAP is designed jointly by DRDO and TATA Advanced Systems | Tata Advanced Systems

New Delhi: The Hellenic Army, the land force of Greece, is looking at Indian private company TATA’s WhAP Infantry Combat Vehicle for possible procurement.

The Greek Army will evaluate the vehicle in their local conditions as it aims to modernise its infantry and mechanised columns. Incidentally, industry sources said that there are other countries, including others in Europe, which have evinced interest in the vehicle.

If the deal goes through, Greece will be the second foreign country to procure the vehicle. Morocco was the first, and the TATA Group has set up a manufacturing facility in the African country with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

“On 12 Dec 25, a meeting was held between the General Staff of the Hellenic Army and representatives of the TATA company, regarding the temporary availability of an 8×8 wheeled armored infantry fighting vehicle to the General Staff, for testing,” a statement released by the Greek Defence Ministry said.

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) had taken part in the DEFEA 2025 defence exhibition in Athens, Greece, earlier last year with its flagship WhAP as the centerpiece.

The vehicle can function as either an Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) or an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC).

Designed to carry up to 12 soldiers and support a range of weapon systems, including 30 mm autocannons, anti-tank guided missiles and remote-controlled weapon stations, WhAP can be used for multiple roles including combat and reconnaissance in diverse terrain like deserts, mountains, and riverine.

While the Indian Army has procured only a very limited number of the WhAP, which have been deployed in Ladakh besides other operational areas, a larger order for the armoured combat vehicle is pending.

Jointly designed with the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Tata Advanced Systems, the flagship product has an integrated power pack with automatic transmission, floatation and propulsion.

The WhAP has been unveiled in two weapon configurations.

Initially it came with a roof-mounted, remote-controlled weapon system fitted with a 30×113 mm autocannon and 7.62×51 mm coaxial machine gun. It also had an automatic grenade launcher along with the possibility of integrating anti-tank guided missile launchers.

Another version came with the turret of a BMP 2 and armed with a 30 mm autocannon, besides other weapons mentioned above.

(Edited by Viny Mishra)