Media: Germany will train part of its pilots on the F-35 in Greece

Discussions continue between Athens and Berlin regarding the training of future German F-35 pilots at the base of the 120th Aviation Training Wing in Kalamata .

As European Truth writes, the Greek newspaper Kathimerini learned about it.

The German Air Force plans to initially send ten pilots, who are expected to undergo a full two-year training program in 120 wing.

A few weeks ago, officers of the German Air Force visited the air base in Kalamata to inspect the facilities and equipment. Greece will earn approximately $2.5 million for each trained German pilot.

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Germany is the first country to express interest in training its pilots at the international training base in Kalamata, which is operated by Israeli defense contractor Elbit.< /p>

In 2021, Elbit signed a $1.65 billion contract with the Greek government to upgrade facilities and equipment and operate the facility for 22 years.

In 2022, Germany decided to order 35 F-35 fighter jets along with missiles and other weapons worth about 10 billion euros.

This year it became known that Germany is considering the purchase of eight additional F-35 fighter jets.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also announced the purchase of 20 more Eurofighter fighters as part of the program to strengthen the country's armed forces.