Greece Signs Deal to Buy 20 F-35 Lightning IIs

The deal with Lockheed Martin also includes an option to purchase an additional 20 fighter jets for the Hellenic Air Force.

Kimberly Johnson

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 12:03 PM ET

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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]

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Greece has signed an agreement to purchase 20 F-35 Lightning II jets, with an option to double the order, making it the 19th country to acquire the advanced aircraft.
The acquisition is expected to significantly enhance the Hellenic Air Force's capabilities, improve interoperability with allies, and strengthen NATO's overall combat effectiveness.
This F-35 deal follows Greece's earlier agreement this year to purchase 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, signaling a broader modernization of its military forces.

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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.