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Bulgaria’s Defense Minister: Eight Su-25 Aircraft in Fighting Trim at Bezmer Base

"This Friday is a good day for our aviation. At Bezmer Airport, we have eight Su-25 aircraft in full fighting trim and ready to perform combat flights. Two years ago we were faced with the prospect of not having any of them, and they are a major tool of our airfleet", said Defense Minister Krasimir Karakachanov.

French Rafale jets in joint military drill with Hellenic Air Force

A Rafale fighter jet of the French Air Force taxis on the tarmac during a joint military drill at Tanagra military air base, north of Athens, Thursday. Greek and French military leaders observed an exercise by French Rafales following a 2.3-billion-euro deal for Greece to buy 18 of the jets. [EPA]

French Rafale jets in joint military drill

A squadron of four Hellenic Airforce fighter jets and one French Airforce perform a flyover during a joint military drill, at Tanagra military air base, about 82 kilometres (51miles) north of Athens, Thursday. Greek and French military leaders observed an exercise by French Rafale fighter jets following a 2.3 billion euro deal for Greece to buy 18 of the aircraft.

Defense minister inspects F-16 upgrades, C-130 maintenance

Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos visited the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAV) facilities in Tanagra, north of Athens on Monday, to inspect maintenance work on the Hellenic Air Force's military transport aircraft (C-130) and the upgrades being installed on Greek F-16 fighter jets to bring them up to Viper level specifications.

Dialogue and deterrence

Monday was marked by the start of exploratory talks between Greece and Turkey and the finalization of the agreement with France for the purchase of 18 Rafales.

Greece is showing that it can discuss whatever can be discussed and at the same time arm itself in case it is again challenged to respond in the field. 

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