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For more than a century, Lockheed Martin has delivered tailored solutions for the world’s most challenging security missions. Today’s challenges demand
that we deliver platforms and solutions networked to provide the most advanced and effective capabilities. Guided by our 21st Century Security® (21CS) vision and with our deep understanding of our customers’ evolving mission needs, Lockheed Martin is well positioned to lead the transformation of the defense industry, enabling our customers to stay ahead of emerging threats and prevail against any challenge — in any place, at any time.

Partnership and Cooperation 

Building upon our decades-long partnership with Greece, we continue to work closely with the Hellenic  government and armed forces to address the country’s evolving security needs, driven by a deep  understanding of Greece’s unique challenges and a shared commitment to regional stability and security.  To support Greece’s modernization efforts, we are accelerating platform integration to create a more robust  and interconnected defense ecosystem. This includes delivering advanced platforms such as the F-35  stealth fighter, F-16 Viper, UH-60M Black Hawk and MH-60® Romeo, which will redefine Greece’s national  security and increase interoperability with European and NATO allies. 

As we support Greece’s modernization efforts, we also recognize the importance of sovereign industrial  capability in Greece and Europe. To this end, we are working to increase the resiliency of NATO by  establishing co-production, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities across the region. By  doing so, we aim to enhance the readiness and responsiveness of NATO forces, while fostering a more  collaborative and integrated defense ecosystem that benefits both Greece and the broader European  community. 

Advanced Air Dominance Capabilities 

In July 2024, the Hellenic government finalized its intention to procure 20 Lockheed Martin F-35s by signing  a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) through a U.S. government foreign military sale (FMS). The LOA  also includes an option for 20 additional aircraft. The mere presence of the F-35 strengthens Greece and  the joint force, ensuring regional stability and safeguarding the sovereignty of allied airspace.  

The F-35’s stealth capabilities will provide Greek pilots with the ability to covertly patrol, monitor and conduct  surveillance without being tracked. That is a critical element of survivability and ensures Greek pilots can  safely protect Greece’s air space. 

Furthermore, in partnership with Hellenic Aerospace Industries (HAI), we are upgrading more than 80 F-16  fighter jets to the advanced Viper configuration, or F-16V, which will significantly enhance the Hellenic Air  Force’s (HAF) combat capabilities and interoperability with allied forces. The upgraded F-16s will feature  the APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar, boasting 95 percent software commonality and 70 

percent hardware commonality with the F-35 radar. The F-16V configuration also includes a modified Digital  Flight Control Computer that provides Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System and Pilot Activated  Recovery System capabilities, as well as other major system upgrades.

The HAF and the people of Greece can take pride in knowing the F-16V will be among the most advanced  F-16 fleets in Europe. The upgrade program, performed at HAI, will provide the HAF with additional F-16Vs  over the next three years while also generating valuable jobs and investment in Greece. 

Force Modernization 

In addition to the F-16V upgrades, Lockheed Martin Sikorsky is sustaining the S-70B/B6 fleet as part of an FMS case with the U.S. Navy. Following the requirements set by the Hellenic Navy and U.S. Navy, Sikorsky  selected an established Greek company, Aeroservices SA, based out of Megara Airport. Since February  2021, a number of helicopters have been maintained by the local MRO under the supervision and guidance  of Sikorsky, the rules and regulations of the U.S. Navy and with final acceptance flights completed by the  Hellenic Navy. 

In 2024, Greece continued to expand its Hawk fleet with the deliveries of MH-60R® Seahawk helicopters  and contract signing for the Hellenic Army to add 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to its fleet.  Interoperability within the nation and with NATO allies remains a key advantage of Greece’s growing Hawk  fleet. With over 5,000 Hawk aircraft operating in 36 countries, including multiple NATO allies, the  commonality in platform and systems facilitates joint operations, training and logistics support. The UH-60M 

Black Hawk helicopter will complement Greece’s existing S-70B and newly introduced MH-60Rs, ensuring  interoperability and sustainment communality between the Hellenic Army and Navy. Additionally, these  helicopters will integrate effectively with Greece’s upgraded F-16Vs, future F-35s, and other allied assets,  enhancing the nation’s overall strategic posture. 

Future Defense Solutions 

Lockheed Martin is committed to supporting Greece’s modernization efforts, and the C-130J Super  Hercules is the most proven and best solution to support the HAF’s future tactical airlift missions. As a  current C-130 operator, the HAF knows and demonstrates the unmatched capabilities of the C-130. The J  model builds on the success of its predecessors and offers next level technology, alignment with 28  operators across 22 nations, known capabilities rooted in over 3 million flight hours logged and the ability  to support 20 different mission configurations. The C-130J’s versatility reduces the need for a mixed fleet  and excessive financial requirements, and it carries the most passengers, paratroopers, pallets and offers  the most fuel efficiency compared to medium-sized jet airlifters. Combined, all of these attributes will support  HAF tactical mission requirements for decades to come.  

Lockheed Martin is prepared to meet Greece’s requirement for advanced artillery solutions with multiple  options including upgrading its existing MLRS M270 platforms to the latest M270A2 configuration,  procurement of HIMARS that has been designed for C130 transport, and a mixed fleet of M270A2 / HIMARS  for the best mix of long rang fires and expeditionary capabilities. 

Upgrading the MLRS platforms will achieve an interoperability architecture that will advance Greece into a  robust future network. Additionally, we will provide Greece with entry into a global supply chain for the  Hellenic industrial base and add long-range munitions to Greece’s arsenal with ranges greater than 400  kilometers.  

Our launchers have a 40-year history of exceeding requirements for capability, performance, range and  interoperability — benefiting NATO forces and allies with user commonality. Much of that success can be  credited to Lockheed Martin’s maintenance logistics support architecture that ensures continued  performance around the world.  

Greece’s vision and actions to safeguard its security and prosperity, together with Lockheed Martin’s vision  and cutting-edge technologies, are force multipliers. We are excited for a future where we are able to move  forward together with advanced platforms that are connected to each other, as well as with NATO and other  allies.