Greek Government Signs Order to Purchase 50 New F-16 Fighters

By Adam J. Hebert / May 10, 2000 at 5:00 AM
The Greek and U.S. governments have signed a letter of offer and acceptance providing for the sale of 50 new F-16 fighters, prime contractor Lockheed Martin announced today. The total contract value is expected to be approximately $2.1 billion, with deliveries expected to begin in mid-2002. Deliveries will conclude in 2004. This sale will bring to 130 the number of F-16s flown by Greece, as that nation has made two prior purchases of 40 Falcons each. The country retains an...

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