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Summary Greece has approved the purchase of 35 Blackhawk helicopters from a U.S. defense contractor. The deal is part of Greece's efforts to modernize its military.

Content <p>Greece has approved the purchase of 35 UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters from U.S defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp in an effort to modernize its armed forces, two people with knowledge of the deal told Reuters.</p><p>"The deal passed by the parliament's committee is to buy 35 helicopters for $1.24 billion," a government official told Reuters.</p><p>A second person confirmed the approval, which was agreed late on Tuesday.</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/massachusetts-lawyer-crashed-snowmobile-black-hawk-helicopter-sues-government-9-5-million" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MASSACHUSETTS LAWYER WHO CRASHED SNOWMOBILE INTO BLACK HAWK HELICOPTER SUES GOVERNMENT FOR $9.5 MILLION</strong></a></p><p>Greece aims to revamp its defense industry and boost its shipbuilding industry, as it recovers from a decade-long debt crisis that forced it to slash spending.</p><p>The government has drafted a multi-billion, 10-year purchasing plan, that includes acquiring up to 40 new F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. and three frigates from France.</p><p>Athens is also in talks with the United States to co-design and build Constellation-class frigates for the Greek Navy.</p>

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