Greece has signed a letter of offer and acceptance to acquire 20 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the Hellenic Air Force. [Courtesy: Lockheed Martin]
Key Takeaways:
Greece has signed an agreement to purchase 20 F-35 Lightning II jets, with an option to double the order.
This deal, made through a U.S. government foreign military sale, makes Greece the 19th country to acquire the F-35.
The F-35s are expected to enhance the Hellenic Air Force's capabilities, improve interoperability with allies, and strengthen NATO's combat effectiveness.
This acquisition follows Greece's recent agreement earlier this year to purchase 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters.
Greece has signed an agreement to purchase 20 F-35 Lightning II jets with an option to double the order, Lockheed Martin announced.
Government officials signed a letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) through a U.S. government foreign military sale Thursday, making the country the 19th to purchase the aircraft, the company said.
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