U.S. Approves $80.1 Million Sale of Switchblade Kamikaze Drones to Greece
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $80.1 million sale to Greece of 350 Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munitions, along with 35 fire control systems and Switchblade 600 anti-armor variants. Manufactured by AeroVironment, the Switchblade 300 is a portable, tube-launched drone that can loiter for over 20 minutes before striking a target. The deal reflects Greece's efforts to modernize its military amid ongoing tensions with Türkiye over Aegean Sea disputes. The weapon's combat record in Ukraine, where over 700 units have been used, has driven global demand. Congressional notification is the first step, and the sale is unlikely to face opposition as Greece is a NATO ally. The package requires no additional U.S. personnel in Greece, indicating local familiarity with the systems.
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