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 finalized an agreement to purchase 20 F-35 Lightning II jets, with an option to double the order.
This acquisition makes Greece the 19th country to integrate the F-35 into its defense capabilities.
The F-35s are expected to significantly enhance the Hellenic Air Force's capabilities, improve interoperability among allies, and strengthen NATO's combat effectiveness.
This purchase is part of Greece's broader military modernization, following a recent nearly $2 billion deal for 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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