Report says Greece could ship F-16s fighter jets to Ukraine

Report says Greece could ship F-16s fighter jets to Ukraine
Report says Greece could ship F-16s fighter jets to Ukraine

Ukraine has consistently called for international supply partners to send it fighter jets in a bid to push back Russian defenses and prosecute targets more easily, but a first in-country delivery from Denmark is not expected to happen until this summer.

Greece formally agrees to nearly $2 billion UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter deal

Greece formally agrees to nearly $2 billion UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter deal
Greece formally agrees to nearly $2 billion UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter deal

The US has said previously that the UH-60 deal will “improve the Hellenic Army’s ability to deploy combat power to secure Greece’s borders, deter actions against its interests, and, when required, respond with credible force.”

Fincantieri launches modular FCx30 frigate concept, targets Saudi Arabia order

Fincantieri launches modular FCx30 frigate concept, targets Saudi Arabia order
Fincantieri launches modular FCx30 frigate concept, targets Saudi Arabia order

Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero told Breaking Defense the modularity approach shortens production time against a general frigate market trend of 40 months, and he “strongly believes” Saudi Arabia stands as a key “addressable market” to secure a future FCx30 sale.

Biden unfreezes huge F-16 deal for Turkey, OKs F-35s for Greece in major geopolitical move

Biden unfreezes huge F-16 deal for Turkey, OKs F-35s for Greece in major geopolitical move
Biden unfreezes huge F-16 deal for Turkey, OKs F-35s for Greece in major geopolitical move

Lawmakers have not been shy about directly tying Turkey’s F-16s to Anakara’s approval of Sweden’s NATO bid.

Greek startup marries quadcopter and rocket launcher at AUSA

Greek startup marries quadcopter and rocket launcher at AUSA
Greek startup marries quadcopter and rocket launcher at AUSA

“Right at the back of the UAV [unmanned aerial vehicle], there is a system that absorbs much of the kinetic energy produced by the firing,” S.A.S technology designer Christos Christou told Breaking Defense.

Greece counts down to $1.6 billion corvette competition decision

Greece counts down to $1.6 billion corvette competition decision
Greece counts down to $1.6 billion corvette competition decision

Greece plans on acquiring three ships while retaining an option for a fourth, with industry competitors committing to supporting local shipbuilding as part of their bids.

With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine

With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine
With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine

Under the Ringtausch program, Germany has sent newer equipment to Slovakia, Greece, Slovenia and the Czech Republic, with those countries shifting older gear to Ukraine.

Could Greek F-35 buy cause a flare up in US-Turkish relations?

Could Greek F-35 buy cause a flare up in US-Turkish relations?
Could Greek F-35 buy cause a flare up in US-Turkish relations?

In Greece, the F-35 isn’t just seen as necessary for the country’s defense, it’s also a matter of “national pride,” said Jim Townsend, a former US deputy assistant secretary of defense for European and NATO policy.

Naval Group, Greece ink deal for three frigates, one optional add

Naval Group, Greece ink deal for three frigates, one optional add
Naval Group, Greece ink deal for three frigates, one optional add

The deal follows an intense competition between several European shipbuilders and Lockheed Martin.

Lockheed Faces Intense Competition To Build Greece’s Next Frigate

Lockheed Faces Intense Competition To Build Greece’s Next Frigate
Lockheed Faces Intense Competition To Build Greece’s Next Frigate

Analysts say a major advantage Lockheed has over its European competitors is the kind of lifetime warranty a deal with the U.S. government provides, offering full access to Naval Sea Systems Command and its expertise.

Greece, Saudi Arabia Forge Closer Ties In Shadow of Iran & Turkey

Greece, Saudi Arabia Forge Closer Ties In Shadow of Iran & Turkey
Greece, Saudi Arabia Forge Closer Ties In Shadow of Iran & Turkey

“The Saudis might be demonstrating that they can go to other sources and solutions for air defense through building on the worsening of US-Turkish relations, at the heart of which is US unhappiness over Turkish acquisition of the Russian S-400 air defense system,” Yezid Sayegh, senior fellow at the Carnegie Middle East Center, says.

Turkey Tests Russian S-400 As Tensions With Greece, NATO Spike

Turkey Tests Russian S-400 As Tensions With Greece, NATO Spike
Turkey Tests Russian S-400 As Tensions With Greece, NATO Spike

Earlier this month, two senators — a Republican and Democrat — wrote to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calling on the administration to sanction Turkey after the S-400’s radar was turned on.

Eye On Africa, Navy’s New Ship Homeports in Crete

Eye On Africa, Navy’s New Ship Homeports in Crete
Eye On Africa, Navy’s New Ship Homeports in Crete

As Russian fighters fly in Libya and Turkey steps up operations in the region, the US just put its new sea base capable to surging Marines and commandos ashore into Crete

US Should Stop Weapons Flowing To Libya

US Should Stop Weapons Flowing To Libya
US Should Stop Weapons Flowing To Libya

A growing arms race in the Eastern Mediterranean pits several U.S. allies against each other, raising the risks of confrontation between two NATO allies. The Turkish Ministry of Defense has tweeted pictures of the Turkish Navy escorting the research ship Oruç Reis to waters that it disputes with Greece. After a phone call with Greek…