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F-35s, C-130s, and Greece's qualitative edge

It looks like the US is sending a clear message on the importance of maintaining Greece’s qualitative military edge with moves that will get the ball rolling on Greece’s acquisition of both C-130 aircraft and F-35 jets. In another development that is expected to be announced soon, Kathimeirni reports Greece will receive an additional package of financial assistance from the US government for the purchase of American weapons systems. Lena Argiri, the DC correspondent for ERT - the Greek public broadcasting company, joins Thanos Davelis to look into why these moves are significant, what message this sends to the region, and whether Greece is getting closer to acquiring F-35s.

Read Lena Argiri’s latest article in Kathimerini: Greece inching closer to acquiring F-35s

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Turkey’s Erdogan Makes Another Online Appearance After Illness

Turkey’s Erdogan appears via video link after health scare

Greece seen on the right path

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