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Greece Is Pouring Money Into Its Air Force—for One Good Reason

The Greek government has sought to strengthen the Hellenic Air Force in response to Turkey, which appears on track to rejoin the F-35 Lightning II program in the near future. On Tuesday, the Hellenic ...
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Greece approved purchase of new air defenses and F-16 upgrades

Greece is one of the largest non-American operators of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, with around 150 of the aircraft from various generations. Greece recently approved plans to upgrade the Hellenic Air ...
Greek Reporter

Greece Raises Defense Spending to $8.4B as Global Military Budgets Climb

Greece raised defense spending to $8.4 billion in 2025, staying among NATO’s top spenders as Turkey and global military budgets climbed.
The Aviationist

Greece Receives 42nd F-16V Viper, Completing 50% of Upgrade Program

The F-16V Viper significantly improves the Hellenic Air Force’s ability to operate jointly with its Rafales, its future F-35s and other NATO platforms. Lockheed Martin announced on Sep. 23, 2025, the ...
News.az

Greece's military helicopter makes emergency landing in Crete

According to an official statement, the helicopter experienced a mechanical failure, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.
WRAL

Greek Fighter Jet Crashes After Encounter With Turkish Aircraft, Officials Say

ATHENS, Greece — A Greek air force jet crashed into the Aegean Sea on Thursday, killing the pilot, as he returned from a mission to intercept Turkish aircraft that had violated the country’s air space ...
WTHR

Greece: Joint air force drills with Cyprus, Egypt, Israel

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Greece's defense minister says plans are being drawn up for joint air force drills with Cyprus, Israel, Egypt and other European countries as part of efforts to bolster ...