Lockheed Martin Delivers 30th Upgraded F-16 Viper to Hellenic Air Force
Lockheed Martin announced via social media the delivery of the 30th upgraded F-16 Viper to the Hellenic Air Force.
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Dassault Aviation delivers final Rafale fighter jet to Greece
On 9 January, the final Dassault Rafale fighter jet ordered by Greece landed at the Tanagra Air Base.
Greece approves EUR 75.2 million purchase of Switchblade loitering munitions
Greece’s National Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence (KYSEA) has approved the procurement of 592 Switchblade loitering munitions from the United States.
Naval Group launches second Defence and Intervention Frigate for Hellenic Navy
French shipbuilder Naval Group has launched the second Defence and Intervention Frigate (FDI) for the Hellenic Navy, HS Nearchos, at its shipyard in Lorient.
Greece signs deal for 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft
The Greece government finalized its intention to procure 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft by signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) through a U.S. government Foreign Military Sale.
Naval Group advances construction of new FDI frigate for Hellenic Navy
On April 15, a significant step was taken at the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient, France, as the keel for the first block of the third Hellenic Navy’s FDI frigate, named Formion, was laid.
Greece in talks with Rafael for SPYDER air defence system
The Defence Ministry of Greece is in negotiations with the Israeli company Rafael to finalize a deal that will include the company’s SPYDER air defence system.
Greece moves forward in procurement of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters
The Government of Greece signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) today making official its intent to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company.
Greece joins two European Defence Agency projects in the air domain
Greece has become an official member of the European Defence Agency programme arrangement – C-27J Spartan Cooperation.
Greece and Turkey join European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
Greece and Turkey have officially joined the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), increasing the total number of participating countries to 21.
Sikorsky completes flight tests of three Hellenic Navy MH-60R helicopters
Sikorsky has completed testing of the integrated mission systems and sensors aboard three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters purchased by the Hellenic Navy.
Greece declares interest in Constellation-class frigates
Defence Minister of Greece Nikos Dendias announced at a press conference the country’s interest in participating in the construction program of the latest American Constellation-class frigates for the Hellenic Navy.