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Greece looking to boost air force with US F-35 fighter jets

According to a recent report in Sunday’s Kathimerini, Greece’s Defense Ministry is planning to seriously step up efforts to reinforce its air force in the next year, not only with French-made Rafale jets, but also with US F-35 fighter jets. Vassilis Nedos, the journalist behind this story, joins us to give us his insight and analysis on these latest moves by Greece. 

Vassilis Nedos is the diplomatic and defense editor at the Greek daily newspaper Kathimerini.

Read his report here: Greece eyeing boost with F-35, Rafale aircraft

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here: 

Erdogan backs two-state Cyprus deal, puts talks in doubt

Maloney & Bilirakis Lead Colleagues in Urging State Dept. to Defend the Sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus, Hold Turkey Accountable for Illegal Actions in Varosha

Ankara focused on getting recognition of north Cyprus

EU in crisis over Hungary and Poland’s €1.8T hold-up

EU budget blocked by Hungary and Poland over rule of law issue

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