A state of emergency was declared in the region due to two major earthquakes in Turkiye on February 6, 2023, which affected ten provinces. Death toll from earthquake rises to 6,957 with 38,224 injured Turkiye. The World Health Organisation declared a “Level 3 Emergency”. Level 3 stands for the highest emergency, WHO’s agency-wide assets are called upon to be mobilised.
Greece would like to boost its Rafale fleet capability, and Greek representatives met with Thales company administrators.
Greece continues its aircraft upgrade programme under Hellenic Aerospace Industries (HAI) responsibility.
Greece started working on a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Under the “Grypas” programme, the full-scale aircraft is expected in 2025.
The first M-346 jet trainer of the Hellenic Air Force has conducted its maiden flight. Information published by Leonardo, the manufacturer of the aircraft.
The Biden administration has announced that it is preparing to ask Congress for permission to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkiye.
Greece postponed the decision for the corvette programme. According to local sources, the Greek government plans to announce the date in early 2023.
The Naval Group made an official announcement about the acquisition program for the new Hellenic Navy corvettes (3+1).
Greece took delivery of the ninth Rafale aircraft it ordered for France.
Greek companies carry out various unmanned aerial systems (UAS) programs. Talos, which developed in line with these efforts, conducted its maiden flight.
The US has deployed eight MQ-9 Reaper UAVs to Larissa Air Base in central Greece, where a new American base is being created.
Greece continues to carry out multinational naval activities in its region. MEDUSA 12 Naval Exercise has started in line with these efforts.
Hellenic Air Force (Polemikí Aeroporía/PA) added two more Rafale H3R fighter jets to its inventory.
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) takes part in the Eagle Eye 3 Manoeuvres from November 7 to 20 at Souda Airbase in Greece.
