Greek Air Force may arm its F-16 fighters with Israeli Rampage missiles from Elbit Systems by year end, which should significantly strengthen Greek aircraft firepower.
Also by year end Greek F-16s will be armed with SPICE (Smart, Precise Impact, Cost-Effective) precision guidance kit bombs from Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
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Regarding Rampage missiles, Kathimerini reports that in coming weeks National Military Flight Safety Authority (ESAA) studies should be completed, after which necessary certification testing will begin in early September this year.
Not officially reported yet, but publication notes Greece has for not the first year been considering equipping its F-16 fighters with Rampage aeroballistic missiles, which can genuinely significantly strengthen these aircraft capabilities.
Greek F-16 reinforcement process proceeds with delay, as for example back in fall 2025 same publication reported Rampage and SPICE certification process should be completed by year end. What caused delays is not reported.
Recall Rampage aeroballistic missile appeared in quite pragmatic way — in Israel they took Extra rocket from PULS missile system (essentially GMLRS analog from HIMARS missile) and bolted it to fighter, thanks to which engagement range increased from approximately 80 to as much as 250 km.
It has mass of approximately 570 kg, of which warhead is approximately 150 kg. Equipped with solid-fuel engine. Can be integrated under range of various aircraft, including for example MiG-29. Ukraine would find such weapons sample interesting both for Soviet and Western fighters. However, Israel will hardly agree to directly or even through third countries sell us such weapons.
Previously Defense Express reported Fire Point announced fuller FP-7.x Freya characteristics and whether it will destroy ballistic missiles in air.
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