Report: The joint move of Israel and Greece over Crete
Refueling aircraft of the Israeli Air Force practiced aerial refueling for Greek F-16 jets over Crete. Since Greece does not have its own refueling aircraft, the local media view the joint exercise as a critical…
Assessment
Israeli Air Force tanker aircraft refueled Greek F-16s over Crete in a joint exercise. Greece lacks its own aerial refueling capability, so local media view this as a critical upgrade that gives Athens long-range deep strike options. The exercise signals deepening military cooperation between the two countries and may lead to further joint operations.