Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece formally approved an offer to buy 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul, government officials said Thursday.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece formally approved an offer to buy 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul,
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece formally approved an offer to buy 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul, government officials said Thursday.
Greece has formalized its acquisition of 20 F-35 Lightning II aircraft from Lockheed Martin for $3.47 billion, with an option for 20 more. This deal, under the U.S. Foreign Military Sale program, includes technical support, training, and simulators, with deployment expected by the early 2030s.
Greece has officially joined the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, signing a deal for 20 F-35A Lightning II stealth jets with an option for 20 more. The Hellenic Air Force will receive the Block 4 upgraded version, significantly enhancing its capabilities.
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