The National Interest on MSN

Greece approved purchase of new air defenses and F-16 upgrades

Greece is one of the largest non-American operators of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, with around 150 of the aircraft from various ...
Greek Reporter

Greece Enters “New Era” of Defense With Five Major Procurement Approvals

Greece's Government Council for National Security (KYSEA) approved on Monday five major defense procurement programs.
Hosted on MSN

Hellenic Air Force details career path of female F-16 fighter pilot from academy training to combat duty

Lieutenant Commander Chrysanthi Nikolopoulou has made history as the first female F-16 fighter pilot in the Hellenic Air Force. At just 28 years old, she has stepped into a role long dominated by men ...
The Aviationist

Greece Receives 42nd F-16V Viper, Completing 50% of Upgrade Program

The F-16V Viper significantly improves the Hellenic Air Force’s ability to operate jointly with its Rafales, its future F-35s and other NATO platforms. Lockheed Martin announced on Sep. 23, 2025, the ...
Greek Reporter

Is Greece Replacing Turkey as the US’s Main Strategic Ally in the Region?

The US is executing a massive logistical shift of military power from Turkey toward Greece to establish a reliable strategic ...
WRAL

Greek Fighter Jet Crashes After Encounter With Turkish Aircraft, Officials Say

ATHENS, Greece — A Greek air force jet crashed into the Aegean Sea on Thursday, killing the pilot, as he returned from a mission to intercept Turkish aircraft that had violated the country’s air space ...
WTHR

Greece: Joint air force drills with Cyprus, Egypt, Israel

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Greece's defense minister says plans are being drawn up for joint air force drills with Cyprus, Israel, Egypt and other European countries as part of efforts to bolster ...