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A $ 1.65 billion agreement was reached between Israel and Greece over the weekend when the two countries' top diplomats spoke with Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates representatives
France to Greece: ‘We give you as a gift ships free of charge’
The Greek City Times writes that Paris has offered Athens frigates and a destroyer as a gift free of charge. These are the frigates class Cassard Jean Bart (D615) and Latouche-Treéville (D646), Georges Anti-submarine destroyer class Leygues.
Greece can buy F-35 fighters, but not earlier than in five years
US Ambassador to Greece Jeffrey Payat has signaled that the Balkan country could acquire fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighters. That's what he said this Thursday, March 4th.
Greece and France at the negotiating table for new frigates
Two days ago, the French edition of Zone Militaire Opex360 announced that the door for negotiations between Greece and France on "naval forces" was not closed. On the contrary, according to the publication, there is a high probability that France will arm Greece with frigates.
Greece wants its Rafale fighter jets ‘armed to the teeth’
Greek parliament voted to buy French Rafale fighter jets. In addition to 18 aircraft, including six new ones, the deal will also include long-range missiles.
Military means against Turkey is an acceptable option for the Greeks
Military means against Turkey is an acceptable option for the Greeks is the final conclusion of a local Greek poll, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Pentapostagma.
Greek Rafale is getting closer – the agreement is expected before Christmas
According to the Greek media, the contract for 18 Dassault Rafale fighters' supply is to be signed before the upcoming holidays, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.
Europe begins developing a next-generation medium-lift helicopter
In the coming years, five European countries will develop and produce a next-generation helicopter for their needs as members of the Atlantic Alliance , learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Greece officially asked to buy stealth F-35 fighters from the United States
Greece has officially sent a request to the United States for the acquisition of 18-24 stealth multi-role fighter-bomber F-35 from 2021, reports the newspaper Proto Thema, citing information from the Greek Ministry of Defense
Greece, India to co-operate in defense to oppose Turkish-Pakistani axis
Last Thursday , The Greek Foreign Minister held an in-depth and constructive conversation-analysis with his Indian counterpart on this topic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing various Greek sources.
Speed is the key in the competition between the F-35 and Rafale … for Greece
It was known that the United States had agreed to sell 20 F-35A multi-role aircraft to Greece. Its source is the Greek media, which are pleased to add that some of these machines were previously intended for Turkey, and will now receive "white and blue markings".
Greece and Turkey canceled their own military maneuvers in the Aegean Sea
Both Greece and Turkey canceled sea maneuvers planned for the end of October, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according some Turkish sources. Both were to take place in the Aegean Sea, where there are disputes over sea areas around the Greek islands.
Greece wants from Germany to cut off arms supplies to Turkey
Against the background of military conflicts in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, quiet political-military diplomacy is being conducted on the European continent at the request of Greece, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Greece may acquire four warships through joint production with the US
According to a publication in the US military online magazine, Defense News, Washington has offered Athens to sell four battle frigates, three of which will be produced in the Greek state by including local shipyards in the project.
Greek S-300 missile systems are preparing to fire, and this has worried Turkey
Exactly seven years ago, the Greek missile forces performed the first test and fired a missile from the S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems purchased from Russia. Seven years after this test, Greece is ready to repeat the same.
The Greeks: ‘Absolute fiasco for Erdogan- Turkish S-400 missile system test failed’
The test launch of the S-400 missile opened the debate on whether it poses a threat to the Greek Air Force and whether with this system Turkey "locks" the Aegean as well as the majority of the Battle Wings that take off the blue wings
Turkey has tested the S-400 on Greek F-16s, Washington wants sanctions
According to information spread, which also reached the US Senate, the Turkish missile forces had used the purchased Russian S-400 air defense systems against allied F-16 fighters
Deadly Spike could be the Greek answer to Turkish demilitarization of the islands
Greece, it seems, has entered a rapid pace of armaments upgrade after several years. Of course, the focus may be on Rafale and frigates, but all three bodies will see a significant upgrade, BulgarianMilitary.com reports
War inside NATO: Clashes over Cyprus gas cannot be avoided
In recent months, the conflict between Turkey and Greece has sharply escalated over the disputed gas fields on the Cyprus shelf, which are being developed by Ankara.
Greece is preparing to acquire a squadron of 24 F-35 fighter jets
If Greece wants its Armed Forces to be combative, competitive and able to face the constant threat from the East, then they should proceed to the necessary reinforcement with new weapons systems and modernization of the old ones
German pressure in Athens for demilitarization of the islands
According to the information, the announcement for the conduct of the 61st round of talks, which have been frozen since March 2016, will most likely take place in the coming days
Erdogan’s ‘insidious’ plan is not aimed at energy but at the Greek islands
The Greek-Turkish conflict has aroused the interest of the international community and many analysts are looking for the real cause of the crisis caused, of course, not only by Erdogan, but by the entire political elite of the country.
US sources: the US Navy in South Aegean could destroy entire Turkish Navy
"The United States will never allow Erdogan to turn the Mediterranean into a 'Turkish lake' and revive any Ottoman Empire," said Washington-based American journalist Tom Rogan
War for the Cyprus ports and ‘defective’ Turkish S-400 missile systems
Two superpowers clash fiercely over the Cypriot ports, raising questions about their true plans for the mainland amid challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean, Pentapostagma report
Cavusoglu to Greece: If we attack your islands, Greek troops will not help
The Turks do not seem to have any contact with reality and it is a given that with their attitude no compromise can be made with Greece. This is proven by the incendiary statements made by Mevlüt Cavusoglu in an interview
Israel arms and modernizes the army of Turkey’s main enemy
The Greek Defense Ministry is negotiating with the Israeli concern Elbit Maarahot on the modernization and rearmament of the air force. The estimated amount of the transaction is several tens of millions of euros, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Channel 9 TV.
Washington will move the Incirlik base to Greece, Turkish and Greek media say
According to the Greek media's claim, the United States is planning to move its troops from Incirlik to one of the Greek islands. The claim in question belongs to Republican Senator Ron Johnson, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Mediterranean conflict – can Turkey defeat the European Union [maps]
It is not about the Turkish intervention in Syria, aimed primarily at the Kurds, which everyone - including the United States who once supported the Kurds in their fight against ISIS - swallowed quite smoothly.
Erdogan seeks the Aegean as a ‘reward’ from the West – Is the end of NATO coming?
There is a lot of information now that Erdogan after the failed coup of 2016 holds the US responsible and is moving at full speed to withdraw from the alliance moving in an autonomous course.
Reinforcement of the Greek Air Force – 43 Mirage fighters return to the air
The powerful Mirage fighter jets, which for a number of years defended the Greek airspace, are returning to the Greek sky. Another step to strengthen the Air Force, following the expected purchase of Rafale fighters from France.
France and Italy stand up for the Greeks, a ‘cold sweat’ for Erdogan
With a tweet and a statement from when he was mayor of Istanbul and… young, Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacted to the Greek-French alliance for the armaments and loud messages sent to Turkey by the countries of the European South that met in Corsica
Greece-France: military equipment and support against Turkey are on the table
The Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to ask the French President Emanuel Macron for the practical support of Paris, who is looking for a "French key" that will be able to "solve" key issues of Greek foreign policy
‘Greek-Turkish match’: the victory leans towards Athens, because of the Rafale fighters
Russian defense analyst and journalist Alexander Sitnikov reports about what exactly a possible scenario of a Greek-Turkish war in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean would judge, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
France will help Greece in case of war. Such a document is currently being prepared
Everything shows that the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean is entering a critical 15 days, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Greek news agency Pentapostagma. Ankara appears determined to continue on the path of accomplishment.
Warlike tones come from the Turkish government. What Europe can achieve?
Warlike tones come from the Turkish government. If Greece should expand its territorial waters in the Aegean Sea, that would be "a reason for war", the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was quoted at the weekend
France wants sanctions for Turkey because of military threats against Greece
The French Foreign Minister seems to be accusing Erdogan as he puts pressure on the European Council to impose measures on Turkey, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Greek news agency Pentapostagma.
Turkey deploys a dozen of tanks along the border with Greece near Evros [video]
According to a Turkish newspaper, Ankara is reportedly making a move that clearly indicates an escalation and concerns the transfer of tension with Greece to Evros, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Postapentagma.
Athens claims that Turkey and Albania have a plan to encircle Greece
The Athenian newspaper "Estia", in its September 3 issue, complains that Erdogan plans to send a 'Turkish submarine to the Albanian base in Aylon' and to deploy Turkish troops in Agioi Saranda, learned bulgarianMilitary.com.
Greece will lose if it continues to transfer troops and weapons near Antalya
In the event that Athens continues to transfer military and weapons to the Greek island of Meis, located 2 km from the coast of Turkish Antalya, Greece will be the loser.
France and Greece agree on fighters and frigates deal, Paris sends aircraft carrier
Negotiations between Greece and France are in progress. As the Pentapostagma has informed you for days, Belharra and Rafale will come as a "package" to Greece, while Paris and Athens are preparing other agreements, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Erdogan’s ‘insidious’ plan to cut off Cyprus from Greece
In the long run, when according to the Turkish aspirations- this plan will be implemented, the isolated Cyprus will be an easy north to the unstoppable Turkish greed, so that later the Aegean and Thrace will take over, as the Sunday Republic reports.
‘Golden deal’: Greece gets the Egyptian Rafale fighter jets
New information is coming about the twenty-year deal for Greece. A few days ago, the Pentapostagma reported to you on the preliminary agreement between France and Greece for the acquisition of Rafale fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Turkey threatens to use military force, the Greek Foreign Ministry says
Turkey's idea of the possibility of threatening its neighbors is contrary to international law, the Greek Foreign Ministry said on August 29, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Krasnaya Vesna.
If France and Egypt actively support Greece, Turkey will be defeated
The scenario of a war between two NATO members, Greece and Turkey, described quite recently, is becoming more and more real and tangible. The specific reason for a possible war is the division of the Mediterranean shelf with oil and gas fields.
MIT and Turkish embassy spy in Greece, a Turkish journalist said and released papers
The documents reveal the "hostile" actions of representatives of the Turkish government in the territory of a NATO ally, such as Greece, which continue unabated, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's relentless pursuit of national security is damaging to Greece.
Turkish F-16s and warships responded to Greece and UAE in Aegean Sea
The Turkish air and naval forces carried out joint training exercises in the Aegean Sea, the country's Defense Ministry said on Saturday, continuing to challenge Greece in every way, after the practical military support from countries such as France and the UAE
French Rafales join Crete while UAE fighter jets ‘trap’ the Turks
The Turkish provocative moves in the Eastern Mediterranean, most recently in Lebanon with the transfer of weapons, have not escaped the attention of the French secret services, BulgarianMilitary.com reports citing Pentapostagma.
Arab fighter jets leave for Crete for joint exercises with Greece
Four F-16 multi-role planes belonging to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) air force are due to arrive or have already appeared on the Greek island of Crete. The Greek air force base that is supposed to host them is the famous Souda.
Turkey increases military presence in North Africa amid conflict with Greece
Ankara is expanding its military presence in North Africa. In parallel with the increase in its forces in Libya, it agreed with Niger on the deployment of a Turkish military base in the country.
Turkey supplies weapons to Libya following a plan to besiege Greece and Egypt
Turkey has reportedly sent the latest KORKUT anti-aircraft system to Libya. The latest satellite images posted to a Twitter account showed that Turkish anti-aircraft systems in Korkut were located at Al-Watiya Air Base in western Libya
Greece-Turkey: Kremlin’s ‘silence’ is deafening, Washington just turns a blind eye
The Russian media make extensive reference to the Greek-Turkish crisis. At the same time, however, the Kremlin's "silence" is deafening. That was reported earlier at the Greek newspaper pentapostagma, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Forbes: Turkey will face problems. There are countries with far more dangerous naval power
The world-renowned Forbes magazine reports that Turkey is "playing with fire" as it vigorously promotes its controversial activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, facing growing opposition from peripheral states.
Israel is standing by Athens, in light of the crisis between Turkey and Greece
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country is looking very seriously at any act of aggression being carried out in the Eastern Mediterranean region, regardless of which party did it, including Turkey
Erdogan threatened Greece with a bloody campaign like those in Iraq, Syria, and Libya
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made new provocative statements today and threatened Greece that Athens "will pay a heavy price if Greeks attack Oruc Reis", learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing Greek news agency Pentapostagma.
Greek frigate collided with the Turkish ship in the Mediterranean
The Greek frigate F451 Limnos collided with the Turkish ship F247 Kemal Reis in the Mediterranean, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Greek news agency Armyvoice.gr.
French Rafale fighters arrived in Cyprus. Defense against Turkey?
Local Cypriot media reported that two Rafale fighter planes and a C-130 cargo plane belonging to the French Air Force have arrived at Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos, Cyprus, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.
Egypt warns Turkey: We’re military power, and Greece is important
"Egypt and Greece signed a maritime demarcation agreement last week in a development that has broad economic and mainly geopolitical and defense significance," a major Cairo newspaper reported, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Turkey threatens Greece with missile fire, military helicopters in dangerous proximity
A Greek helicopter was harassed early on Tuesday afternoon by three Turks in Kastelorizo. According to the agency the Greek helicopter transported supplies and departed from Kastelorizo to Rhodes.
Israelis will produce various types of armored vehicles in Greece
According to the local media, the Israeli consortium of Plasan and SK Group has announced a plan to acquire the Greek company Hellenic Vehicle Industry (ELVO) based in Thessaloniki, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.
Greek Navy received the sixth Roussen-class high-speed missile boat
The command of the Greek Navy has adopted the sixth high-speed missile boat P-78 "Ipopliarhos Caratanasis" of the "Ipopliarchos Roussen" class (also known as the "Super Vita" class), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
‘Nothing personal, just business’: Greece buys tactical drones from Turkey
The unmanned devices of the Turkish company Assuva have already passed tests by the Greek authorities. Model Proton Elic RB-128 is mostly a civilian drone, which can even be purchased from certain online stores.
Turkey, France, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt – the World War in the Mediterranean
Turkish activity in the Eastern Mediterranean and Libya led to an escalation of tensions between this country and France, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt. It is even said openly about the possibility of war.
Turkey has developed a plan for an attack and military invasion of Greece
The document is a presentation at Power Point, the first slide of which contains the headline Harekât Planlama Direktifi and the date June 13, 2014. On this date, the materials were most likely updated, the author suggests.
Allies conflict: Greece deployed tanks and defense systems along the border with Turkey [video]
The Armed Forces of Greece are building up a group of troops bordering Turkey against the backdrop of exacerbation of tension between the countries caused by the intentions of the Turkish side to conduct oil and gas exploration in the Greek continental shelf.
Greek warship stormed a Turkish ship loaded with weapons for Libya
In fact the Turkish media also confirmed the information, but according to them, the Greek navy had intercepted a Turkish commercial cargo ship accompanied by a Turkish frigate heading to Libya.
Russia and Israel could get involved in a military conflict between Greece and Turkey
Russian military analysts have made an interesting assumption if a military conflict breaks out between Greece and Turkey. According to them, Israel is currently following with interest the relations between the two Balkan countries
Turkey: If the Greeks wants military clashes, we’re ready to respond them
Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar appealed today to the commanders of the border troops, saying that the republic has the necessary power to protect the interests and rights of the country in the Aegean Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean
Greece threatens Turkey with military clashes because of the Mediterranean
Greece is ready for all possible scenarios, including a military clash, Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Panayotopoulos said on June 4, commenting on television the development of the situation around Turkey’s plans
The modernization of Greek F-16s is carried out according to the schedule
According to the Greek newspaper Greek City News, the modernization of the F-16 is part of a larger Greek Air Force upgrade program, which will also include the acquisition of new aircraft.
A Greek general warns NATO of impending clash with Turkey
One of the videoconferences was held at the request of the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Sir Stuart Peach, as part of the upcoming meeting of the NATO Military Committee, which will be held May 14, 2020.
Turkey was not given a word: NATO conference ended in a scandal
The meeting of NATO foreign ministers held on April 3 via a teleconference due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic ended in scandal - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu left the virtual event earlier.
Greece is still in a state of emergency because of the migrants from Turkey
Two Greek ministers in charge of the country's security forces said that Greece was still in a state of emergency due to the attempted entry of a large number of migrants from Turkey, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Turkey was pushing migrants into clashes on the Greek border, Germany said
The Greek government said the Turkish authorities allegedly set fire to tents in a migrant camp on their side of the border in the Evros area before taking out the migrants gathered there
Greek Air Defense shot down a Turkish military drone
Greece destroys a Turkish drone that breaks its air border. Despite warnings from the Greek military about the inadmissibility of breaking the country's borders by Turkish planes and drones, Ankara sent a reconnaissance drone to the border of that country
Turkish armored vehicle tried to destroy Greek border wire fence (video)
Greece had a huge new challenge from Turkey at the border, where together with immigrants it is trying to create crisis situations, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according several Greek sources.
Refugee crisis: Turkey sends special forces to the border with Greece
Turkish authorities have decided to deploy a thousand police special forces on the border with Greece to prevent attempts to return migrants, said Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soilu
Greece plans to buy two French Belharra frigates totalling $2.8B
Greece may buy two French-made Belharra frigates about $2.8 billion according to French and Greek MoD statements, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing greek news agency Pentapostagma.
Refugee crisis: Which EU countries support funding in Turkey
Although Brussels has repeatedly warned of compliance with the EU-Turkey Joint Declaration on Migration, Tayyip Erdogan does not appear to be moving from his provocative stance, provoking outrage from European officials
Refugee crisis: F-16s in the sky and assistance from Frontex on Greek border
The Greek Hawks lowered the fighters to low levels even below 2000 feet to enable them to "scan" the area and transfer the full picture to the National Air Force Center.
Greece blocked NATO statement in support of Turkey
Greece vetoed a statement by the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) in support of Turkey amid aggravation of the situation in Syrian Idlib, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Greek the newspaper Vima reports.
Greece buys F-35 for air superiority over Turkey
ATHENS, (BM) - Greece will mainly modernize its military aviation by purchasing 24 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, learned BulgarianMiitary.com, quoting BTA.
Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos said in an interview with Sky TV that Greece will also modernize its existing F-35 and Mirage fighter jets.
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Greece Buys Seven MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Mission Helicopters Totaling $600 Million
WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has cleared a possible $600 million foreign military sale of seven MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Mission helicopters to Greece, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News.
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Exercise Strike Back 2019 Shows a Very Good Interaction between the Military Coalition
SOFIA, (BM) - A very good interaction in the carrying out tasks typical of a defence operation was demonstrated yesterday, June 12, by servicemen from Bulgaria, the United States, Albania, North Macedonia and Greece at the Novo Selo Training Area, where the exercise Strike Back 2019 is taking place, learned Bulgarianmilitary.com.
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Turkish Jets Violated Greek National Airspace 99 Times on Tuesday – GEETHA
ATHENS, (BM) - In what is seen as a response to an ongoing annual exercise by the Hellenic Navy in the Aegean, Turkish jets violated Greek national airspace 99 times on Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting e-Kathemirini and according the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA) statement.
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Greece Received 70 Bell OH-58D Kiowa Armed Helicopters and One Boeing CH-47D Chinook
ATHENS, (BGM) - Just 16 months from signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance between the United States and Greece, the Security Assistance Command has delivered 70 Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior armed reconnaissance helicopters and one Boeing CH-47D Chinook heavy-lift helicopter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Air Recognition.
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The Bulgarian and Greek Special Operations Forces Will Demonstrate Their Capabilities Today
SOFIA (BGM) - General Andrey Botsev, the Bulgarian Chief of Defence, and General Christos Christodoulou, the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, will watch today, May 23, in the region of Cheshnegirovo Air Base, Sadovo Municipality, the final stage of the joint preparation of the Special Operations Forces, learned!-->…
The Joint Preparation of Bulgarian and Greek Special Operations Forces Has Begun
SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A joint preparation of formations of the 68th Special Forces Brigade and the Special Operations Forces of the Hellenic Republic started on May 16 and will take place on the territory of Bulgaria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
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Apostolakis: If Turkey Acquires S-400, Greece Needs to Buy F-35, So There Is a Balance of Power
ATHENS, Greece (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Greek Defense Minister Evangelos Apostolakis says he is concerned with Turkey’s purchase of Russian-built S-400 air defence system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Ekathimirini
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