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]

Key Takeaways:

Greece has officially signed an agreement to purchase 20 F-35 Lightning II jets, with an option to double the order.
This acquisition, completed through a U.S. government foreign military sale, makes Greece the 19th country to buy the advanced aircraft.
The F-35s are anticipated to provide exceptional capability to the Hellenic Air Force, enhance interoperability with allies, and strengthen NATO's combat effectiveness.

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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.