Defence

DASSAULT AVIATION delivers its first Rafale to Greece

The Rafale is a Strategic Game Changer and will play an active role by securing Greece’s leadership as a major regional power
The delivery of the first Rafale is a clear demonstration of France’s determination to meet the government of the Hellenic Republic expectations

The Rafale will provide the HAF with a latest-generation multirole fighter, enabling the Hellenic Republic to ensure its geostrategic stance in full sovereignty

21 July 2021: Dassault Aviation recently delivered its first Rafale to Hellenic Air Force. This first delivery comes successfully only after six months following the signature of the Contract for the acquisition of 18 Rafale.The Rafale will provide the HAF with a latest-generation multirole fighter, enabling the Hellenic Republic to ensure its geostrategic stance in full sovereignty.

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation said, “Following the Mirage F1 in 1974, the Mirage 2000 in 1985 and the Mirage 2000-5 in 2000, the Rafale is now proudly flying with the Hellenic Air Force colors. The Rafale is a Strategic Game Changer for the HAF. It will play an active role by securing Greece’s leadership as a major regional power. I would like to reaffirm our total commitment to the success of the Rafale in Greece.”

The delivery of the first Rafale is a clear demonstration of France’s determination to meet the government of the Hellenic Republic expectations and to participate actively to the sovereignty of the country. It also illustrates Dassault Aviation’s outstanding quality of the cooperation with the Hellenic Air Force, through more than 45 years of uninterrupted and strong partnership.