Greece plans to strengthen its national defense by creating a new force of 150,000 active volunteer reservists over the next five years Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced on Saturday.

US defense giant Lockheed Martin confirmed the country's intent to purchase the aircraft for the Hellenic Army

Speaking from the NE border city of Xanthi Minister Nikos Dendias said such system aims to ensure that the armed forces are protected from the 21st century military threat, although no further details were announced