Greece is showing interest in the C-130J to be decommissioned by the United Kingdom

According to specialized media, Greece has expressed interest in purchasing part of the C-130J Super Hercules which the UK will soon decommission.. This is clear from the recent meetings between the military authorities and the defense portfolios of the two countries.

As reported on October 19, The UK’s decision to prematurely withdraw its fleet of C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft from service has been exposed.. Said confirmation came from an official document of the Defense Equipment Sales Authority (DESA) of the Department of Defense. By 2023, the RAF’s fleet of C-130J and C-130J-30 (long-fuselage version) will be available to third countries or interested customers.

With this background and the firm decision of the UK government, the specialized site jeans I mentioned the interest expressed by the Greek government. To date, she confirmed the completion of a telephone meeting between the military authorities of the two defense portfolios in the two countries and participating companies.

In his note in early December, jeans It indicates that the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Greece held a conference call with representatives of the company Marshall Aerospace Group from the uk. Inquiry about the aforementioned RAF Hercules C-130J and C-130J-30 aircraft to be decommissioned in 2023. As reported in October, This company is the prime contractor selected by the Ministry of Defense. To be responsible for support and modifications requested by the following users of Super Hercules.

“The purpose of the conference call was to provide an updated discussion on the upcoming sale of the UK C-130J aircraft, for which Marshall has been appointed as an external partner.The Greek Ministry of Defense said in its statement.

In turn, other parties participated in the conference. more accurate “British Defense Attaché Captain Alexander Bush, as well as representatives from UK Defense Equipment Sales Authority (DESA), UK Ministry of Defense (MoD), UK Government and Marshalls. Aviation and Defense Group. Yannis elaborates in the above note.

Although it has not been revealed how many C-130J Hercules the Greek state will seek to acquire, the decision may depend on the need to renew the existing fleet of aircraft owned by the Hellenic Air Force. At present, the Corporation maintains the Hercules C-130 core of the “B” and “H” versions. The interest expressed, however, could seek to replace the aircraft with the greatest wear, with the latest version of the Hercules in service, with thousands of flying hours ahead due to its early retirement. This is set in March 2023 in the Royal Air Force.