Greece strengthens its air force with new Rafale jets from France
The first six advanced Rafale jets, purchased from France, arrived in Greece on Wednesday marking the first major delivery to result from multi-billion euro defense deals the Greek and French governments signed last year. Prime Minister Mitsotakis welcomed the new jets, saying that they will make the Greek air force one of the strongest in Europe and the Mediterranean. Greece has earmarked nearly 2.5 billion euros to buy 18 Rafale jets. Greece also plans to acquire six more Rafale jets at a later date and to spend an additional 3 billion euros to buy three new French-made frigates. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins The Greek Current to talk about these new jets Greece has acquired, their unique capabilities, and the impact they will have on the Greek air force.
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