Greece gets 2 C-130 aircraft from the US for free

This Hellenic Republic Received free supplies of military equipment from USA. This lot includes two transport aircraft C-130HFour corvettes and sixty Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV).

This strengthening of Greek military capability takes place in a context where Greece Obtained forty fighters F-35, a measure that sharpens its strategic presence in the air, land and maritime domains. This move is reinforced with the acquisition of an additional support package consisting of advanced military equipment.

A set of bases is already mentioned, in addition to the specified cover C-130H And BFVTen engines EDA Intended for airplanes P-3 Orion and various patrol vessels.

In a more strategic move, Greece will join the program Constellation of frigates, an initiative led by Italy and intended to build twenty ships for it United States Navy. Greek participation in the program symbolizes its entry into a special segment of naval careers, reserved for a limited number of nations.

Along with this advance in weaponry, the Athenian government would receive an allocation of 200 million dollars. Foreign Military Financing (FMF) No US State Department.

Editing by Greece Out of a total of 40 fighters F-35Authorized by Washington, becomes a relevant milestone. Greek military experts believe the increase in its air fleet could act as a countermeasure against repeated Turkish airstrikes by the fighters. F-16in Greek airspace.

Greece prioritizes modernization of its air force with the F-35

the intention of Greece To replace your fleet F-4 Phantom II And Mirage 2000 Now focus on F-35. This Hellenic Air Force Already has experience with high-performance aircraft, currently operating 18 fighters Dassault Rafale French made and 154 F-16 Of American origin.

The approval process for this transaction is in hand United States Congress. The body has fifteen days to consider the sale. After this period without objection, the transaction will be considered approved. It is important to emphasize that, under the current law, the evaluation period extends to fifteen days for members. NATO and thirty days for non-aligned nations.

Monitoring and analysis of this weapons agreement comes down to this Senate Foreign Relations Committee and in Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives

These bodies have the power to investigate and, if they deem it necessary, challenge international arms sales.

Greece plans to bolster its air force with Black Hawk helicopters

Athens shows no signs of stopping its military expansion and wants to take advantage of its favorable nature. Washington towards their protective needs. internal sources of Greece announced plans to enhance their air defense capabilities through the acquisition of attack helicopters.

These internal reports point to a possible deal for the acquisition of up to 35 helicopters Black Hawk, showing significant advances in Greek military capability. Negotiations between the US and Greek authorities are reported to be advanced, with the estimated value of the acquisition rising to around €1.1 billion.

Currently, the air arsenal Greece Not a helicopter Black Hawk. The Greek Air Force mainly consists of utility helicopters viz Bell 205 And Bell 212Besides Eurocopter AS332 For combat search and rescue missions and air ambulance AgustaWestland AW109.

He Sikorsky UH-60 Black HawkPowered by two turboshaft engines General Electric T700, each producing up to 1,890 horsepower, a formidable asset in any air fleet. It reaches a cruising speed of 149 knots and a maximum speed of 183 knots with an operating ceiling of 19,000 feet.

With an operational range of around 592 km, which can be extended to 2,220 km with an external fuel tank. Black Hawk It is ideal for long distance transport and rescue missions.

However, the Black Hawk It is not limited to transportation functions; He is equipped for battle. Depending on the mission and specific variant, it can carry a variety of weapons, including a 7.62 mm machine gun, a 30 mm chain gun, and anti-tank guided missiles.