A while ago, the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the purchase of a squadron of 18 French Rafale fighters with the simultaneous replacement of the older Mirage 2000. Speaking from the podium of the Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum, the Prime Minister announced the implementation of 6 actions, which include, among others, the implementation of armaments programs in all the three (3) branches of the Armed Forces. 

More specifically, he announced the immediate enactment of the procedures for the purchase of four (4) new multi-purpose frigates for the Navy, the immediate modernization of the MEKO200HN frigates, the purchase of four (4) MH-60R helicopters, guided missiles for the Air Force, anti-tank missiles for the Army and many more.

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The Prime Minister is visiting Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum from where he presents the broader strategy of the government for the future with emphasis on the relief of the society from the consequences of the pandemic crisis and at the same time keeping the country in a development track. 

More details to follow in a forthcoming article.

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