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January 26, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving
a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece
of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft
and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.6 billion.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The Government of Greece has requested to buy
up to forty (40) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft;
and forty-two (42) Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines (40 installed, 2 spares).
Also included are AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders; KGV-135A embedded secure communications devices;
Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD);
impulse cartridges, chaff, and flares;
Full Mission Simulators and system trainers;
electronic warfare systems and Reprogramming Lab support;
logistics management and support systems;
threat detection, tracking, and targeting systems; Contractor Logistics Support (CLS);
classified software and software development, delivery and integration support;
transportation, ferry, and refueling support;
weapons containers;
aircraft and munitions support and support equipment; integration and test support and equipment; aircraft engine component improvement program (CIP) support; secure communications, precision navigation, and cryptographic systems and equipment; Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment; spare and repair parts, consumables, and accessories, and repair and return support;
minor modifications, maintenance, and maintenance support;
personnel training and training equipment;
classified and unclassified publications and technical documents; warranties;
and U.S. Government and engineering, technical, and logistics support services, studies, and surveys;
and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The estimated total cost is $8.6 billion.
The proposed sale will allow Greece
to modernize its air force and improve Greece’s ability to provide for the defense of its airspace,
contribute to NATO missions to preserve regional security and defend NATO Allies,
and maintain interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces.
The F-35 will offset the increasing obsolescence of other Hellenic Air Force aircraft such as the F-4 and Mirage 2000.
Greece will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
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