Greece has inched closer to securing a fleet of F-35 fighter jets, significantly upgrading its Air Force capabilities.
The Defense Ministry said it had officially received the Letter of Acceptance (LOA), a crucial document confirming the United States’ approval of Greece’s request for the state-of-the-art aircraft. Receival of the LOA marks the beginning of a 60-day period for Greece to finalise the procurement details.
The F-35 deal not only demonstrates the nation’s commitment to enhancing its defence capabilities but also underscores strengthened Greek-American ties in defence relations.
Greece has been seeking for some time to buy more sophisticated F-35 jets from the US as part of its strategy of defence against Turkey, with which ties are often strained.
Athens vigorously opposed the sale of US F-16s to Ankara due to a dispute over maritime borders in the eastern Mediterranean, which is rich in energy resources.