Behind the $4 billion US-Greece arms package rests on already planned spending and Greek requests on which Washington has yet to show its hand

Athens is moving ahead with major defense procurement plans, including additional F-16 Viper upgrades, Italian FREMM frigates, and new helicopter deliveries as part of a broader military modernization strategy.

Greece is set to receive its first F-35s, but procuring advanced missiles to arm them could take up to four years, with the Iran war reshaping US supply priorities

Upgrades to the fighter plane fleet, inter-connectivity and infrastructure are also included in the plan

The combined presence of the frigates and fighter jets marks what observers call a new phase in Cyprus’ defensive posture.

At the same time a modernization of the HAF’s sizable fleet of F-16s into the 'Viper' class continues unabated, VIMAtodotis states