The total cost is estimated at around four billion euros, according to two sources later quoted by Reuters

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

A purchase order is already being implemented for the acquisition of F-35s, with Greece also studying the prospect of receiving second-hand systems being withdrawn by the American military

Last week, ranking officers from the Hellenic Air Force met with a U. S delegation from the Joint Program Office, tasked with the procurement of F-35 fighter jets to discuss details about the sale of the 5th generation jets to Greece and the upgrade of the 117 Combat wing at Andravida of the Hellenic Air […]

Erdogan said he raised the issue directly with U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House in September.

As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stepped into the White House last week, two legislative restrictions, both linked to the F-35 fighter jet, continued to tie the president’s hands, despite his evident desire to reset relations with Ankara

Turkish Airlines is in talks over the purchase of up to 250 passenger aircraft with analysts suggesting the deal could be used as leverage in US-Turkey relations, particularly over fighter jet programs

The US and Turkish presidents discussed defense cooperation, energy diversification, and sanctions, with both sides signaling progress but withholding immediate announcements

The Turkish president voiced optimism ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump in Washington, saying he expects progress on both the F-35 program and the future of F-16 production and maintenance

In a letter sent to Mr. Rubio, 40 members of Congress argued that re-admitting Ankara without first addressing its possession of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system would compromise the integrity of the U.S. aircraft program

Sánchez’s decision is not just military but symbolic. It comes amid ongoing tensions with Trump-era defense expectations. The former US president had publicly criticized Sánchez, claiming: “He’s the only one refusing to pay. We’ll make them pay double.”

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is preparing a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging the administration to block Turkey’s return to the F-35 program amid reports that Ankara is seeking to lift CAATSA sanctions

The British government acknowledged the risk that Israel may have breached international law, particularly regarding humanitarian aid access and the treatment of detainees during its operations in Gaza

Sanctions slapped by Washington, as part of the "Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, would have to be overturned, although Amb. Tom Barrack appeared optimistic over a resolution

The Pentagon is also boosting spending on small drones, drawing on lessons from recent conflicts such as Ukraine, where unmanned aircraft have proven essential in low-cost, high-impact battlefield scenarios

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

The international news outlet cites a deal worth 600 to 700 mln€ for 36 PULS rocket launchers, in tandem with talks over purchase of 'Iron Dome'-like system

DM Nikos Dendias spoke at an event at the Andravida air base to mark the conclusion of NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2024 exercise, the first time it has been held in Greece

The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) will specifically retire the F-4 'Phantoms' in its arsenal, and attempt to sell its remaining Mirage 2000-5s, as well as Block 30 F-16s