The proposal to the USA, for the purchase of six fifth-generation fighter jets F-35, just a few hours' flight away, which could be delivered to Greece even within the 2021.
According to a report in *Kathimerini*, Athens plans to move forward soon with plans to acquire even more 18 new aircraft of this type.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Greece's request will be addressed through an intergovernmental agreement of the type FMS (U.S. Department of Defense), by sending a Letter of Request for a Letter of Offer and Acceptance.
There are several ideas within the minister’s staff on how to move forward quickly with the matter of the six lightly used F-35s National Defense, such as the use of some of its predictions Mutual Defence Cooperation Agreement (MDCA) regarding the use of its air base Souda.
The arrival of six F-35s could also be coordinated with the gradual implementation of the program to upgrade 85 Hellenic Air Force F-16s to the «Viper», so that they can gradually work together.
At the same time, the P.A. and the «Lockheed Martin»They are discussing the upgrade of the 38 oldest F-16 Block 50, in the «Plus Advance» configuration, utilizing, among other things, components from the F-16s that will be upgraded to the «Viper» standard.
This work will not be carried out at EAB's facilities, but at one of the Combat Wings of the P.A., so that the Aviation to be able to monitor its availability, taking into account the demanding daily flight operations at the Aegean Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean.
