Greece bolsters air defense with US Black Hawks in nearly $2B deal
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on April 3, 2024
The United States House Armed Services Committee's approval of the sale of 35 UH-60 Black Hawk Utility Helicopters to Greece marks a significant development in the military dynamics of the Aegean region.
This decision comes against a backdrop of regional tensions, particularly with Türkiye.
As reported by the Greek newspaper Kathimerini, the deal is set to replace Greece's fleet of 56 outdated UH-1 Huey helicopters, dating back to 1969. With its fleet modernization, Greece seems to be responding to the recent enhancements in Türkiye's Air Force, particularly with . . .
