US sends 24 fighter jets to Greece

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Military deal: US reportedly sends 24 fighter jets to Greece

The US plans to send 24 fighter jets to a base in Crete by the end of July. A Greek newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing the ministries responsible. The US wants to support its operations on NATO’s border with Ukraine.

Athens. The America increasing their presence in the eastern Mediterranean. By the end of July, ten US Air Force F-35 stealth jets and 14 F-15 fighter-bombers are to be transferred to a base in western Crete (Souda Bay) – along with about 500 pilots and technicians. The Athens newspaper “Kathimerini” reported this on Wednesday, citing Defense Ministry sources in Athens.

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In addition to Souda Bay, the U.S. uses two bases in central Greece and the port of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece for logistical support to U.S. military operations along NATO’s borders with Ukraine.

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