Continued US military aid to Greece
While the Foreign Ministry has approved the supply of two US Army C-130 type transport planes to Greece, it was announced that the process for the purchase of the fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet continues apace.
USA CONTINUES TO ARM GREECE
According to news from the ERT TV broadcast in Greece, the US State Department has approved the delivery of two C130 transports to Greece from surplus US military equipment, noting that the deal is expected to be announced soon for the purchase of two new
F35S WILL BE DELIVERED TO GREECE
Regarding the F-35s, the US, which has amassed hundreds of military vehicles in western Thrace, mainly in the Alexandroupolis (Evros) port, said: “The last of the four required signatures on Congress to activate the official process in Turkey right after the elections.” statements were included.
It is then pointed out that the Americans send the letter of acceptance of the request and the negotiations on the objective of Greece to begin receiving the first aircraft in 2028.
GREECE TO SEND $2 BILLION TO RENEW ITS WEAPONS SYSTEMS
In addition, Greece is expected to receive an additional package of financial aid in the form of loans or loan guarantees of more than $2 billion from the US government to upgrade its weapons systems. And against this background, the negotiations for the delivery of S-300 to Ukraine by Greece and then the delivery of Patriot systems by Greece return to the table.