Greece took part in the multinational military exercise “Orion 2026” in France, deploying four Mirage…
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The media in Turkey is now focusing on Greece’s armament program. In particular, Turkish media…
Greece eyes advanced Rafale F4 and F5 upgrades to counter Turkey’s new Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, as both nations vie for air dominance over the contested Aegean Sea.
Turkey’s €9.2 billion Eurofighter deal with a UK-led European consortium marks a strategic comeback for Ankara, sidelined from the F-35 program over Russian S-400s. While bolstering its air force amid bilateral pacts with Spain and Italy, Turkey eyes French Meteor missiles to close the gap with Greece’s Rafales. Athens, leveraging veto power in the EU’s SAFE fund, insists: no casus belli withdrawal, no full integration. As Professor Panayotis Tsakonas notes, Turkey is “hard to live with, but impossible to live without.”
Greece is reportedly facing growing pressure from NATO and the United States to consider transferring part of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet fleet to Ukraine. According to Ukrainian media, the issue is politically sensitive for Athens as it could impact Greece’s relations with Russia and its own defense capabilities.
NATO is urging Greece to transfer Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine to strengthen its air defenses against Russia’s invasion. The potential deal, facilitated through intermediaries like France or Germany, aligns with NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, allowing Greece to replace donated jets with newer U.S. systems. A decision may be reached before the November NATO summit.
Greece has finalized a €1.1 billion deal to upgrade 38 F-16 Block 50 jets to Viper standard, enhancing the Hellenic Air Force’s capabilities with advanced radar, weapons, and NATO interoperability. The upgrades, conducted by the Hellenic Aerospace Industry, will strengthen Greece’s defense and strategic ties with the U.S.
India is accelerating the delivery of the Israeli X-Guard decoy system for its Rafale fighter…
Turkish media is in an uproar over unverified reports that India offered its Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) to Greece, a NATO ally and Turkey’s rival, potentially shifting the balance of power in the Aegean. The missile’s 1,000–1,500 km range and precision strike capabilities, showcased at DEFEA 2025, have raised concerns about Greece targeting Turkish military assets, with some framing it as India’s retaliation for Turkey’s support of Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.
Turkey is set to acquire 120 advanced fighter jets, including F-35s, F-16s, and Eurofighters, to fortify its air defenses under the “Golden Ratio” strategy, according to Milliyet. The plan aims to protect Turkey’s “Celestial Homeland” until its indigenous Kaan jet is operational. Editor-in-chief Özay Şendir highlighted the inclusion of Meteor missiles with Eurofighters to counter Greece’s Rafale jets, emphasizing Turkey’s push for regional air superiority and self-reliant defense production.
A simulated air battle over Pakistan has exposed serious concerns within NATO after three Indian Rafale jets were downed by Chinese-made J-10s, raising questions about whether Western missile systems are falling behind.
“Greece gets F-35, Turkey remains out,” media in Turkey complained. Turkish media is strongly criticizing…
During a keynote address at the College of Europe in Bruges, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias urged the European Union to radically shift its approach to defense, calling for investment in a unified defense industry and strategic autonomy. Highlighting Europe’s lag in critical technologies like drones and stealth aircraft, Dendias stressed the need for long-term planning, innovation, and closer coordination within the EU to meet evolving security challenges.
The Pentagon denies F-35 ‘kill switch’ rumors as allies like Canada and Portugal question U.S. reliability. Greece bucks the trend, buying 20 F-35s and 24 Rafales amid a $25B arms plan.
The integration of Meteor-armed Eurofighters into Turkey’s air force could mark a substantial shift in the regional military balance. The Meteor’s superior range and speed provide a decisive advantage in beyond-visual-range engagements, which is particularly crucial in the contested airspace over the Aegean Sea.
This capability could enable Turkish pilots to engage enemy aircraft long before they themselves are within range of most opposing air-to-air missiles, potentially deterring potential incursions and asserting control over critical air corridors
Turkish media are closely following military developments in Greece, particularly the acquisition of Rafale and…
The confrontation between the Turkish Kızılelma (unmanned combat aircraft) and the Greek Rafale (multirole fighter aircraft) has generated great interest. Although the Kızılelma is an impressive addition to the Turkish air force, there are several factors that affect its effectiveness in a potential clash with the Rafale.
Greece has completed its acquisition of 24 Rafale fighter jets, significantly bolstering its air power in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.
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.
Greece will begin receiving the final batch of six Rafale fighter jets from France in late September.
Two French Rafale jets collided in midair Wednesday in a rare accident involving the cutting-edge…
Greece has reportedly suggested to India joint negotiations with French aircraft company Dassault Aviation to boost…
Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets have been stationed at the 117 Fighter Wing in…
Greece is considering purchasing Rafael’s SPYDER anti-aircraft system to upgrade its air defenses. The SPYDER…
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has announced plans for a significant overhaul of the country’s…
Karma brings Greece closer to India. And the… French too. I learned that Dassault is…
The Turkish side proceeded with the acquisition of 40 Eurofighter Typhoons, with the Minister of…
Greece commemorated “OXI Day,” the anniversary of the nation’s refusal to surrender to fascist aggression…
The Turkish analyst and academic Mesut Hakkı Caşın spoke for a change in the balance…
Impressive presences from crews and aircraft of all kinds, from latest generation warplanes – such…
