The Hellenic Air Force is evaluating the purchase of additional F-35A fighters from the U.S. instead of modernizing its 38 F-16 Block 50 aircraft to the Block 70 standard

In what would constitute a significant shift in its future modernization plans, the Hellenic Air Force is reportedly evaluating the purchase of additional F-35 stealth fighters from the U.S., which would effectively rule out continuing the upgrade of its remaining fleet of 38 F-16 Block 50 aircraft. According to local media reports, the Greek government is interested in acquiring between 8 and 12 fifth-generation aircraft, which would join the 20 F-35s already ordered.

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