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UK says Cyprus military bases 'more important than ever'
Britain's top defense official said Friday that the country's two military bases on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus are "more important than ever" in light of the turmoil gripping nearby Syria.
Hellenic Army: LoR for OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and FOS signed for the Osa-AKM & TOR-M1 SAMs!
According to information from the Greek defence site ‘Defence-point.gr’ the Greek Ministry of Defence has sent a Letter of Request (LoR) to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) for 70 retired OH-58D Kiowa Warrior armed reconnaissance helicopters of the US Army.
Greece to get F-35 stealth jets! (photos-video)
Greek Defence Minister Panos Kammenos has ordered the upgrading of the F-16 fighter jets and the procurement of a squadron of 5th generation F-35 stealth aircraft, following the recommendations of the top military brass. Mr. Kammenos also ordered the maintenance of Greece S-300 Russian missile system.
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New additions and upgrade for Greek air force fleet
Greece is taking the first steps toward upgrading its existing F-16 fighter jets and purchasing, in due time, fifth-generation F-35 fighters.
The Defense Ministry revealed the news on Tuesday. Aides of Defense Minister Panos Kammenos said that the decision was taken in line with recommendations made by military chiefs.
F-35A lightning II “smash” F-16s at red flag exercise! (photos-videos)
The F-35A achieved a quite impressive score during Red Flag 17-1, the U.S. Air Force’s premier air combat exercise underway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, that pits “Blue Air” (friendly forces) against “Red Air” (enemy) in an all-out air war featuring air-to-air, air-to-ground, search and rescue, and special forces elements.
Serbia to Receive Six MiG-29 Jets From Russia by May
BELGRADE - Russian specialists would help Belgrade modernize six aircraft to be received from Russia, as well as four fighter jets from the Serbian Air Force fleet, according to local media.
The Serbian Defense Ministry will receive six Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter jets from Russia before the end of April, Serbian media reported Sunday.
Anniversary painted F-16 for the 40 years of Hellenic Air Force (HAF) 347 Sqn. (VIDEO+PHOTOS)
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) 347 Sqn. celebrates its 40 years of active duty and it decorated one of its F-16s accordingly.
The 347 Sqn. was the first to use operate the A-7H Corsair in Greece, which has now been replaced with the F-16C/D Block 50. The Squadron is one of HAF’s most active ones and on a constant high alert.
1996 Imia Crisis: A photo documenting the morale of the Greek pilots! (RARE PHOTO)
The Greek website e-amyna.com has released a rare photo taken inside the 345 Bomber Sq. It shows A-7H Corsair pilots after the briefing of the real missions they were about to undertake in minute’s notice at the night of the Imia Crisis, 21 years ago to the day.
New Russian fighter Mig-35 test (video-photos)
In a widely publicized event on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau (MiG) parented by United Aircraft Corporation officially demonstrated the new MiG-35 to the Russian government. A subsequent demonstration for export customers was carried on January 27
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Pentagon starts cost-cutting reviews of F-35, presidential aircraft
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis ordered cost-cutting reviews of two major aircraft acquisition programs, the F-35 fighter jet and Boeing Co's next-generation of the Air Force One presidential plane, according to Pentagon memos released on Jan. 27.