The United States has reaffirmed the strength of its strategic partnership with Greece, with US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Joshua Huck declaring that the two allies are “a team” through their future cooperation on the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet program.
Speaking in Athens, Huck described Greece as a key pillar of regional security, emphasizing its growing importance in defense, energy, and geopolitical stability. He noted that Athens has consistently met NATO defense spending goals while strengthening its strategic cooperation with Washington.
A central focus of his remarks was Greece’s acquisition of the fifth-generation F-35, which he said will significantly enhance the capabilities of the Hellenic Air Force while allowing even closer operational integration with US forces.
“When we fly the same aircraft, we are a team,” Huck stated, stressing that shared platforms improve interoperability and strengthen the alliance.
Huck also highlighted Greece’s strategic geographic position, describing it as essential for European security and for reducing Europe's dependence on Russian energy through increased imports of American liquefied natural gas (LNG).
His comments come as debate continues in Washington over Turkey’s possible return to the F-35 program. Turkey was removed from the project after acquiring the Russian S-400 air defense system, with US officials arguing that the missile system posed unacceptable security risks to NATO technology.
The latest remarks reinforce the growing defense relationship between Athens and Washington, with the F-35 program serving as one of the most significant milestones in military cooperation between the two countries in recent years
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