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Offline DemolitionMan

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Greece Plans to Spend Billions Upgrading Its F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet
« on: October 18, 2017, 03:54:23 am »
BY JOSEPH TREVITHICK

The United States has approved the possible sale of more than 120 upgrade kits from Lockheed Martin to the Greeks for their F-16 fighter jet fleet. The deal, worth more than $2 billion, highlights the continued importance of advanced 4th generation fighter jets, especially for countries such as Greece that don’t necessarily have the need for or the resources to procure expensive, stealthy 5th generation aircraft.

The announcement came on Oct. 17, 2017, as U.S. President Donald Trump met with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Washington, D.C. Trump, who has repeatedly criticized NATO countries for not meeting the alliance's defense budget targets, applauded Greece for meeting the goal of each member spending two percent of their gross domestic product on their military and highlighted the F-16 upgrade plans.

http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/15233/greece-plans-to-spend-billions-upgrading-its-f-16-fighter-jet-fleet
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Re: Greece Plans to Spend Billions Upgrading Its F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2017, 04:05:50 am »
Just where are the bankrupt Greeks getting this type of money? Oh yeah. Germany is funding their hubris.
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Re: Greece Plans to Spend Billions Upgrading Its F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2017, 04:09:52 am »
Quote from: Frank Cannon on October 18, 2017, 04:05:50 am
Just where are the bankrupt Greeks getting this type of money? Oh yeah. Germany is funding their hubris.

That is very true and a possible loan from us.
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Re: Greece Plans to Spend Billions Upgrading Its F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2017, 04:18:55 am »
It's always nice to have a seemingly endless supply of 'other people's money' even after you have blown all the $$$ you had.  Why.... it's almost like a fairy tale.   With a very grim ending.  The Greeks don't need jet fighters.  They need a work ethic and an appreciation for capitalism.

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Re: Greece Plans to Spend Billions Upgrading Its F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2017, 04:23:36 am »
Quote from: DemolitionMan on October 18, 2017, 04:09:52 am
That is very true and a possible loan from us.

There are no loans to Greece. Just donations that are not tax deductible.
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Re: Greece Plans to Spend Billions Upgrading Its F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2017, 04:31:41 am »
Quote from: Frank Cannon on October 18, 2017, 04:23:36 am
There are no loans to Greece. Just donations that are not tax deductible.

Good Point
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