France wants to transfer Greek Mirage 2000-5 to Ukraine, but Athens has not yet agreed
Kyiv • UNN
Paris is trying to negotiate with Athens on the supply of fighter jets for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Greece is currently refusing due to the need to maintain its own defense.
France is trying to negotiate with Greece on the transfer of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets, which are in service with the Greek Air Force, to Ukraine. Athens is still refusing, despite negotiations and proposals from Paris, Defense Express reports, writes UNN.
Details
It is about Greek aircraft that France offers to transfer to Ukraine as part of strengthening Ukrainian aviation. In response, Paris is ready to offer Greece favorable terms for the purchase of new Rafale fighters.
Why Greece is against it
Greece is holding back the decision due to a combination of political, financial and security factors. Athens emphasizes the need to maintain its own defense potential.
At the same time, these aircraft are not critically necessary in the long term - their maintenance contract expires next year, after which they are planned to be gradually decommissioned.
The transfer of Mirage 2000-5 could partially strengthen the Ukrainian Air Force, but for now the decision depends on Greece's position. Negotiations are ongoing, but there are no concrete agreements yet.