Greece: Our armed forces are preparing for a post-Erdogan period of instability

According to the report of Fars International News Agency, the Minister of Defense of Greece said on Monday that the country should prepare its armed forces for “possible instability” after the end of the presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. to prepare in Turkey.

according to “Agence France-Presse,” Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said in an interview with Kathimerini newspaper: “We don’t know what will happen with Erdogan’s departure.” Will something happen to Turkey?

He said: “There is always instability during the succession of a powerful leader. This means that we must be ready for any eventuality before 2030.” It is around us that obliges us to have advanced armed forces.” The West has changed to Athens, he said that the work of the Turkish army has become more difficult. Former Turkish Air Force also said that air superiority will reach Greece after the purchase of new fighter planes. According to the Greek Air Force Headquarters, the US proposal 20 F-35 Lightning 2 fighters are for sale for 3.5 billion dollars. This amount will include the necessary infrastructure in the air base for the deployment of this fighter and for the communication systems and their connection with the Greek air defense. The first of 20 F-35 fighters should be delivered to the air force of this country in 2026, and the last one will be five years later.

According to Greece, Acquiring the F-35 fighter is the possibility of taking another big step towards absolute air superiority against Turkey.

Greece has the highest defense budget as a share of GDP among It has all NATO allies. This country has placed several billion euro orders for the purchase of French-made F-35 fighters and Rafale jets. The army of this country emphasized by purchasing F-35 fighter jets.

Graftritis praised the level of relations with the United States in recent years and said: “We do not do trade politics, We practice principled international politics and everyone respects it. America knows who is a valid regional player.”

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