On Monday, a C-130 Hercules aircraft arrived at Elefsina Air Base, increasing the number of operational transport planes in the 356 Tactical Transport Squadron to five.
This C-130 Hercules is part of a NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NATO NSPA) program, which includes two aircraft transferred to Portugal for maintenance by OGMA.
The second C-130 Hercules is expected to be delivered from Portugal by 2025. The Defense Ministry and Air Staff aim to expand the Air Force’s fleet to at least 10 C-130 Hercules and C-27 Spartan transport aircraft by 2027.
This milestone is significant for Greece, as the country has experienced periods where only one C-130 Hercules was operational, often facing grounding issues due to breakdowns or maintenance.
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