US and Greece Announce $4 Billion Military Sales Deal

The United States and Greece announced $4 billion in Foreign Military Sales on Wednesday to modernize Greek defense capabilities and increase interoperability. The agreement followed the sixth U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue in Athens, presided over by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis.

The defense package includes approximately $1.2 billion for missiles and precision-guided bombs for F-16 and F-35 fleets, and $1 billion to upgrade 37 F-16 Block 50 fighter jets to the Viper configuration by 2027. Greece will also receive Stryker armored vehicles and join the U.S. National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program with Florida.

Beyond military hardware, the two nations expanded cooperation in counterterrorism, law enforcement, and the management of irregular migration. Economic agreements focused on critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, and energy projects, including the Vertical Gas Corridor. Both governments also extended their Cultural Property Agreement to fight illicit trafficking.

During the visit, Rubio described a potential conflict between Greece and Türkiye as "unimaginable," stating that such a crisis would not be good for either nation or the United States. He further noted that the U.S. would pursue diplomatic efforts regarding the Cyprus interconnector cable project.