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Greece Agrees Up to $4 Billion F-16 Upgrades

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC · How we work

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Greece agreed to spend up to $4 billion on F-16 upgrades and new missiles from the United States.
Greece plans €28 billion in defense spending through 2036 for F-35 jets and helicopters and the Achilles Shield system.
Greece will acquire 20 F-35 jets and 35 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in 2024.
Greece is upgrading 82 F-16s now and will upgrade 37 Block 50s later for $1 billion.

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Greece agreed to spend up to $4 billion on F-16 upgrades and new missiles from the United States.
Greece plans €28 billion in defense spending through 2036 for F-35 jets and helicopters and the Achilles Shield system.
Greece will acquire 20 F-35 jets and 35 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in 2024.
Greece is upgrading 82 F-16s now and will upgrade 37 Block 50s later for $1 billion.