Lockheed Martin has delivered the 30th upgraded F-16 Viper to the Hellenic Air Force, marking a key milestone in Greece’s $997 million modernization program. This initiative enhances Greece’s air combat capabilities with advanced avionics, radar, and weapons systems while strengthening interoperability with allied forces.
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Lt. Gen. Dimosthenis Grigoriadis, Chief of the Hellenic Air Force General Staff, provides an update on Greece’s military aviation modernization efforts, including the upcoming acquisition of F-35s, the impact of global defense trends on costs, and plans for advanced weaponry. Grigoriadis emphasizes the strategic importance of modernizing Greece’s air fleet and addresses the challenges posed by rising defense expenditures.
Athens is poised to send a signed Letter of Acceptance to Washington, finalizing a procurement deal for 20 F-35 fighter jets valued at €3.47 billion. Deliveries are expected to commence in 2028, with the possibility of acquiring an additional 20 jets after 2030.