Greece boosts armed forces amid rising Turkish aggression
STILL THINK THAT YOU SHOULD SUPPORT TURKEY'S FIREARM INDUSTRIES BECAUSE THEY MAKE "EXCELLENT WEAPONS"?
BY CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS
SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2021/03/greece-boosts-armed-forces-amid-rising-turkish-aggression;
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Turkey’s ongoing provocation toward Greece has warranted Greece to “introduce an increase in military service for conscripts serving in the army from nine to 12 months, starting in May, as part of a program to boost the armed forces amid tension with regional rival Turkey.” Greece has also been building up its military with new arms amid threats of war from Turkey, an expansionist country committed to jihad, with its sights set beyond just the immediate region. Turkey is aiming for a revived Ottoman Empire.
“Greece to increase army service amid tension with Turkey,” Associated Press, March 7, 2021:
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece will introduce an increase in military service for conscripts serving in the army from nine to 12 months, starting in May, as part of a program to boost the armed forces amid tension with regional rival Turkey.
The decision made public Friday will bring army service in line with the length of conscription to the navy and air force.
The nine-month term will only remain for army conscripts who volunteer to join special forces services or serve in border areas for their entire term in uniform.
Greece last year began a major military modernization program that will include the upgrade of its ageing [sic] F-16 fighter jet fleet as well as the purchase of new-generation, French-built Rafale jets and a planned frigate order that has drawn keen interest from competing U.S. and European arms makers….
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