Six advanced Rafale jets purchased from the French air force on Wednesday flew in low formation over Athens before their official handover to the Greek armed forces at a nearby air base.
The multirole combat aircraft with a distinctive triangle-shaped wing were the first major delivery to result from multi-billion-euro defense deals the Greek and French governments sealed last year.
Greece has earmarked nearly 2.5 billion euros ($2.8 billion) to buy 18 Rafale jets, 12 from the French air force and six newly built by Paris-based military contractor Dassault.
Greece also plans to acquire six more Rafale jets at a later date and to spend an additional 3 billion euros to buy three new French-made frigates.
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