Mike Shoemaker, Vice President of Lockheed Martin’s Integrated Fighter Group, said the delivery of the latest Viper “confirms Greece’s leadership in allied operations and our commitment to supporting the Greek Air Force with combat-ready capabilities.” He added: “The F-16 Viper enhances interoperability within NATO, improves operational effectiveness, and strengthens Greece’s role in the security of the wider region.”
We’ve delivered the 4⃣2⃣nd upgraded F-16V to @HAFspokesperson, marking the halfway point in Greece’s fleet modernization program! ✈️🇬🇷
This milestone strengthens Greece’s role in allied operations and underscores our commitment to delivering mission-ready capability. pic.twitter.com/ViGCzbhzko
— Lockheed Martin Europe (@LMEuropeNews) September 23, 2025
The agreement, valued at $997 million, was signed in December 2018 and covers the upgrade of 83 aircraft from late production series Block 52, Block 52+ and Block 52 Advanced, delivered to Greece between 2002 and 2010. Most of the work is being carried out at the Hellenic Aerospace Industry’s facilities in Greece, with the first two jets delivered in September 2022.
The upgraded F-16Vs are set to play a central role in the capability of Greek aviation, complementing recent deliveries of 24 Dassault Rafale F3R multirole fighters. Greece has also placed an order for 20 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft.
