HAF F-16s
Posted on 12/12/2010 4:44:21 AM PST by sukhoi-30mki
Israeli defense industries in talks with Greek army
By YAAKOV KATZ
12/12/2010
Multi-million deal in the works to sell weapons system for Hellenic Air Force’s F-16 fleet.
In an effort to improve ties with Greece and create new military partnerships in the Mediterranean, Israeli defense industries are in talks with the Hellenic Armed Forces over a possible multi-million dollar sale of advanced weapons systems.
A senior Israeli defense delegation consisting of officials from the Defense Ministry and local industries recently traveled to Greece to discuss the deal, which could include weapons systems for the Hellenic Air Force’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets.
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Officials said that the deal has been in the works for several months, ever since Binyamin Netanyahu made Israeli history and became the first prime minister to visit Greece in August.
One of the obstacles in the way of the deal is Greece’s poor economy, but officials said they were seeking creative ways for Greece to pay for the systems and enable the deal to materialize.
Israeli-Greek ties have been on the ascent since May’s navy raid on a Turkish flotilla trying to break the Israeli-imposed sea blockade on the Gaza Strip. In response to the raid, which ended with nine dead Turkish nationals, Turkey cut off all military and political ties with Israel.
Locked out of Turkey, the Israel Air Force found a new partner in Greece. Over the past year, it has held four exercises in Greece, most recently in October and November; these last ones included the deployment of squadrons of fighter jets and attack helicopters.
Officials said that Israel would continue to cooperate with Greece and was also likely to hold maneuvers in Bulgaria in the beginning of 2011.
Last week, the IAF held joint maneuvers with the Italian Air Force in the Negev, just two weeks after completing a round of joint drills in Sardinia. The maneuvers were held out of the Uvda Air Force Base in the South and included IAF F-16s and Italian Tornados.
The IAF’s “Flying Dragon” Squadron, which impersonates enemy forces, flew against the Italians.
HAF F-16s
First question that comes to mind; How in the H is Greece going to pay for toilet paper let alone Israeli F-16 derivitives?
That’s what I was thinking. But I guess like the U.S., defense spending doesn’t have to be “paid for”.
Roger that. It looks more to me as aliance building with the Turks going over to the dark side and we all know about the Turks and Greeks just sing happy songs around campfires.
“That’s what I was thinking. But I guess like the U.S., defense spending doesn’t have to be “paid for”.”
Well, it’s my guess that you are getting close to the heart of the matter. Let’s see; the U.S. gives huge amounts of aide to Isreal for defense, including F-16’s. Then, these F-16’s are “sold” to Greece which will never pay for them. Sooo, who ultimately picks up this tab? Right on? the U.S. as in us....
Well, it is my guess that as with the typical joo-foamers-at-the-mouth you are either insane or of an IQ-range to make the assessment moot.
Weapons systems, snorer. Israeli-made weapon systems. Not F-16. Innards. The sort of technology thing you tards are rapidly losing the touch with.
There is a world outside the bigotry line, you know.
Yup, they are poking the Turks in the eye.
“Yup, they are poking the Turks in the eye.”
And that is well deserved. The Turks seemed to have cast their lot with the radical Islamists in a foolish dream to resurrect a neo-Ottoman empire. NATO has become an anachronism and Turkey’s plan to enter the Western world through the EU is dead-as is the EU apparently.
to sell weapons system for Hellenic Air Force’s F-16 fleet
“Well, it’s my guess that you are getting close to the heart of the matter. Let’s see; the U.S. gives huge amounts of aide to Isreal for defense, including F-16’s. Then, these F-16’s are “sold” to Greece which will never pay for them
Well, it is my guess that as with the typical joo-foamers-at-the-mouth you are either insane or of an IQ-range to make the assessment moot.
Weapons systems, snorer. Israeli-made weapon systems. Not F-16. Innards. The sort of technology thing you tards are rapidly losing the touch with.
There is a world outside the bigotry line, you know.”
Talk about foaming at the mouth; wish I had a clue what you are ranting about...
As I said. Slow.
“As I said. Slow.”
Slow or not; you’re just not coherent.
Lol. You seem to be the only one not getting it, nimrod.
“Lol. You seem to be the only one not getting it, nimrod.”
Ok, then help me out. What is it I don’t get?
“the U.S. gives huge amounts of aide to Isreal for defense”
Actually, they don’t.
Less than Jordan and Eqypt and other people that hate us.
But don’t let facts stop you, it never does stop Jew-haters.
Actually, they don’t. Less than Jordan and Eqypt and other people that hate us. But don’t let facts stop you, it never does stop Jew-haters.”
Actually, you should take a breath and get a grip. You are hyperventilating.
But, back to “actually”; actually, Israel is our number one receipent. Check out this link. http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/politics/us-foreign-aid.htm
Another “actually” for you to ponder; I am not a Jew hater. I am a strong advocate of the Israeli state and Jews in general. Although, I must confess I am somewhat befuddled as to why most of them here in the U.S. continue to vote for the Dem's. Sooo, have a good day my friend and happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas.
1. I am not Jewish, but happy hannuka to you.
2. You’re a “supporter for Israel,” but accuse them of theft. You’re as much a supporter of Israel as Obama is a supporter of gun rights.
3. Go look at your own chart. Add up the military aid for Joran, the PA, and Eqypt. It is far greater than that given to Israel, which is what I posted.
That this is about Israeli technology, wholly invented and produced in Israel (avionics, weapons systems), which the US has squat to do with. It's like when you get a new laptop, chances are the cpu is both invented, developed and built in Israel.
Your muddled little bigotry-box seems to be thinking about stuff you boys at one time was able to build, like F-16 planes. Now your plane-building days seem to be coming to an end, having installed a Jew-hating president.
As for you being an advocate for Israel, that's hysterical. But then, the US were never fighting the arabs for israel, was it? Rather fighting the arabs *over* Israel ;).
Well, it's easy to see that you are neither articulate nor intelligent. But, I give you one thing, the U.S. has indeed elected a Jew hating president. But, hopefully, we'll be able to change that in 2012. But, back to you, somehow, you don't pass the “duck test”, I don't believe that you are Jewish. You're just a bomb throwing lurking troll with no life.
Goodbye
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