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US Approves Sale of Switchblade 300 Block 20 Drones to Greece

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The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Greece for Switchblade 300 Block 20 drones, valued at approximately $80.1 million.
This sale includes loitering munitions and related equipment as part of the ongoing military cooperation between the two nations.
The first deliveries of the drones are expected to take place in late 2026.
The approval follows Greece's ten-year military procurement program and highlights U.S. support for Greece's defense capabilities.
The Switchblade drones are commonly referred to as "kamikaze drones" due to their operational use.

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The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Greece, valued at approximately $80.1 million, for Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munitions, commonly referred to as "kamikaze drones." This decision, announced on July 17, 2026, is part of the U.S. government's ongoing support for Greece's defense capabilities and comes as Greece has been developing a ten-year military procurement plan to enhance its armed forces.

The sale is expected to include related equipment and services to support the deployment and operational use of the drones. According to reports, the first deliveries of the Switchblade systems are anticipated to occur towards the end of 2026. This approval follows a previous endorsement by Greece's National Security Council for the acquisition of these loitering munitions, indicating a continued partnership in defense between the two nations.

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