The Hellenic Air Force has officially completed the acquisition of 24 Rafale fighter jets, with the arrival of the final aircraft at the 114th Combat Wing in Tanagra Air Base on January 9. 

The last of the 24 French-made Rafales, designated with the serial number 457, touched down at the 114th Combat Wing at Tanagra Air Base following a non-stop flight from Mérignac in Bordeaux.

This jet belongs to the second supplementary contract, which saw Greece increase its Rafale order from an initial 18 to 24. The purchase of the final six jets was part of a larger deal signed in March 2022, which also included three FDI frigates.

The Rafale jets, which are equipped with cutting-edge technology and superior combat capabilities, now serve with the Greek Air Force’s 332nd Squadron.

The squadron, which became operational in January 2022 after extensive training in France, is now fully equipped and ready for advanced combat operations. With the addition of these aircraft, Greece has firmly positioned itself as one of the most advanced air forces in the region.