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Greece signs record deal with Israel

Elbit Systems will build training centre for Greek airforce

April 19, 2021 09:53
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Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabi Ashkenazi speaks during a joint press conference with Cypriot and Greek counterparts as well as the Advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates (unseen) in the western Cypriot city of Paphos, on April 16, 2021. (Photo by Iakovos Hatzistavrou / POOL / AFP) (Photo by IAKOVOS HATZISTAVROU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Israel and Greece have signed their biggest defence deal worth close to £1.2 billion.

Israel’s Elbit Systems won the contract to establish a training centre for the Hellenic Air Force.

It will supply new training aircraft as well as advanced avionic equipment to school pilots.

Israel’s Defence Minister Benny Gantz said, “This cooperation agreement rests on the excellence of Israeli industry and on the strong, longstanding relations between the defence establishments of Israel and Greece.”