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Greece is enhancing its military capabilities by upgrading its F-16s and acquiring 24 Dassault Rafales and 20 F-35A Lightning II fighters to achieve air superiority in the Eastern Mediterranean by 2030, particularly in response to Turkey's military presence. The Hellenic Air Force aims to operate around 200 combat-ready aircraft, leveraging a larger fleet to deter Turkey amid ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from historical conflicts.