The Hellenic Air Force received the first two upgraded F-16 Viper fighters out of an order of 83 at the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAV) site in Tanagra, northwest of Athens. The Vipers’ arrival ceremony was attended by the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Panagiotopoulos. The first two Vipers will be used as pilot trainers for […]
Even if Turkey receives upgraded F16s, it will be difficult for it to overcome Greece’s technological advantage in the air force, Forbes believes: “In any case, it will still be difficult for Turkey to overcome the significant technological advantage that the Hellenic Air Force is likely to achieve by 2030.” The assessment was made by […]
The noise of NATO fighters and helicopters, in the course of current events in Ukraine, frightened the inhabitants of the capital of Greece. Military colossus flew over the Acropolis today, Friday, May 13, from 15:15 to 15:40, as part of the Tiger Meet exercises. Combat training activities represent the solution of tasks on the ground […]
The noise of NATO fighters and helicopters, in the course of current events in Ukraine, frightened the inhabitants of the capital of Greece. Military colossus flew over the Acropolis today, Friday, May 13, from 15:15 to 15:40, as part of the Tiger Meet exercises. Combat training activities represent the solution of tasks on the ground […]
The Turkish Air Force has refused to take part in the NATO exercise “Tiger Meet”, which will be held in Greece on May 9-22. According to the Turkish Sabah today, Turkey’s refusal is due to disagreements between Ankara and Athens, although earlier Turkish F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters were going to take part in the exercises. […]
This year, the military parade on March 25, dedicated to the 201st anniversary of the national holiday of Independence Day and the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin, was held with brilliance. For the first time, Rafale fighters, which have recently entered the Air Force balance and were acquired in France, took part in the air […]
Greek Air Force Commander Georgios Kumentakis resigned at noon on Monday 9 August. The resignation is associated with the problems of using army aviation equipment to extinguish fires. An official statement by the ΓΕΕΘΑ headquarters is expected, which is currently determining whether army aviation was legitimately used to extinguish fires (in a civilian situation). Earlier, […]