
Greece announced that it has completed the order by taking delivery of 24 Rafale fighter jets that it ordered from France. Greek newspaper Kathimerini According to the news made by on Thursday, January 9, Rafale F3R delivery of standard fighter jets From Mérignac airport in Bordeaux, France was carried out and To Tanagra Air Base, Greece was delivered to the 332nd Fleet stationed there. With this delivery, Greece's agreement with France The first contract of 18 units In addition, it has ordered 6 more Rafale aircraft, completing the purchase of 24 aircraft in total.
Greece in March 2022 From France 3 FDI frigate It had ordered Rafale fighter jets along with A total cost of 3.6 billion Euros this supply, in addition to aircraft infrastructure, ammunition, preliminary support and pilot-technician training also includes.
Rafale F3R Standard Aircraft
Delivery of first Rafale aircraft In January 2021 had taken place. Among the planes in the first batch 12 pieces slightly used, 6 pieces are newly produced aircraft are available. Rafale fighter jets delivered to Greece single and double variants The first 6 aircraft are, To ensure that Greek pilots receive training in France He stayed in France and To Greece in January 2022 had been delivered.
Development of the MLRA System
Greece in 2025 MLRA (Multiple Barrel Rocket Launcher) announced plans to strengthen its systems. The Greek Armed Forces, A contract with Israel worth around 700 million euros by signing 40 Euro PULS CNRA plans to buy the system. This supply is from Greece MLRA capability will be an important step to strengthen. This strengthening program will First quarter of 2025 It will be submitted to the Greek parliament for approval by the end of the year.