Green light to approve sales request F-35 in Greece reported that the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee gave Bob Menendez, within the framework of the 4th Delphic Forum in Washington, co-organized by “K”, the Delphic Forum and HALC. Mr. Menendez noted that he did not take this step as a “fan of the Greek people” but because Greece “is a country that shares our values ​​and stands in solidarity with us in important areas.” For democracy, human rights, the rule of law, a country that is not hostile to its neighbors, but directly the opposite.” And he added that “when we have common values ​​​​with the country, and also have a strategic interest, I have no problem giving the green light as chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, which is in charge of this issue.” I have no problem signing on these terms.” And, speaking clearly about Erdogan’s Turkey and F-16 fighter jets, he noted that “when a country does the exact opposite of that, then yes, I have problems agreeing to such a sale.”

Mr. Menendez outlined the steps taken to lift the arms embargo on the Republic of Cyprus, while at the same time he spoke at length about Alexandroupolis, saying that it had “unlimited potential”.

“You want to strike at a country whose American presence is in Souda Bay? Do you really think it’s smart?” said the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

And he stressed: “Some are wondering if it is right for Greece to have such a relationship with its NATO allies, the United States. So wait, you want to hit a country that has a US presence in Souda Bay? Want to hit a country that has such an American presence in Alexandroupolis? Do you really think this is smart? I don’t think it’s wise to do any of this. Because there is no reason, Greece has done nothing to finally provoke Turkey.” In essence, close defense cooperation with the US is a shield that provides a deterrent for Greece, Mr. Menendez said.

KYUSEA meeting

Meanwhile, yesterday the government’s National Security Council (KNSC) decided to unblock the process of purchasing Israeli-made SPIKE-NLOS multi-purpose long-range missile systems, which are intended for use by the army and navy. For some time, the program languished, as there were a number of problems with the implementation. Based on everything that KYSEA announced yesterday, the SPIKE-NLOS program will be implemented with the signing of contracts “which provide for an increased participation of the domestic defense complex.” The exact form of participation of the domestic defense industry has not yet been specified. From now on, stakes are being placed on facilitating the implementation of a program to possibly overcome problems with the efficiency of the state apparatus, especially when it works at pre-election rates.