Greece Will Purchase $4 Billion’s Worth of Weapons From USA: Missiles, Bombs, and F-16 Upgrades

Greece will purchase $4 billion worth of weapons and services from the U.S. The funds will go, in particular, toward missiles, precision-guided bombs, and the modernization of F-16 fighter jets.

The agreement was announced in a joint statement released by the U.S. Department of State following the sixth round of the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue.

The meeting took place on October 7 in Athens and was chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs. The announced purchases are intended to support Greece’s long-term defense planning and strengthen the interoperability of the two countries’ armed forces.

The official statement does not specify the details of the procurement. According to the publication Kathimerini, approximately $1.2 billion will be allocated for missiles and precision-guided bombs for Greece’s existing F-16s and 20 ordered F-35s, which are expected to be delivered starting in late 2029.

An additional $1 billion is earmarked for the future modernization of 37 F-16 Block 50 fighter jets to the Viper standard.

These will supplement a fleet of 83 aircraft, the modernization of which, according to the Greek-language edition of the publication, is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027.

An additional $800–900 million is earmarked to support the older F-16s. The agreements also cover continued support for MH-60 and Black Hawk naval helicopters, with deliveries to Greece set to begin in 2027. The publication does not specify the types or quantities of aviation munitions.

The joint statement also mentions the transfer of Stryker armored vehicles to Greece. The number, variants, and delivery schedule have not been disclosed.

The document does not specify whether this transfer is included in the announced $4 billion.

Back in August, Militarnyi reported on Greece’s interest in acquiring used Stryker armored vehicles from U.S. Army stockpiles under the Excess Defense Articles program.

The plan was to equip units on the islands in the eastern Aegean Sea with these vehicles. It was expected that the U.S. would start transferring the equipment, while Greece would cover the costs of transportation, repairs, and refurbishment.

In addition to armored vehicles, Greece was considering the purchase of HIMARS FLEX rocket systems and PrSM ballistic missiles. However, there is currently no confirmation that they have been included in the announced $4 billion procurement package.