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
The U.S. dominates arms exports but the F-35, already dubbed the world’s priciest weapon, shows how some are reliant on foreign parts that may now be subject to tariffs
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
Speaking to Haber television, the top Turkish diplomat underlined that Turkey had “historical issues with Greece in the Aegean Sea that we [Turkey] have inherited”.
The US State Department late Friday notified Congress of the Biden administration’s intent to sell the 5th generation warplanes to the country, along with new F-16s and modernization kits to Turkey
Regarding the F-35s, government sources reiterate the message conveyed by the Maximos Mansion after the recent meeting between Mitsotakis and Blinken in Chania that “Greece will receive what has been agreed upon as a reliable partner and ally."
In indirectly referring to Turkish claims, he said issues of sovereignty have not been raised, nor will they ever be, he added
The visit to Turkey on Saturday reportedly aims to overcome Ankara’s “foot-dragging” over ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession
According to a report by the DC-based correspondent of Greek state broadcaster (ERT), the 'warning' comes after more Turkish “foot-dragging” with Sweden’s bid to join the Alliance