Greece has finalized a €43 million contract to modernize seven Canadair CL-415 firefighting aircraft, a critical move to bolster the nation's defenses against increasingly destructive wildfire seasons, with the deal overseen by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.

Kefalogiannis informed a parliamentary committee about a public contract plan for the upgrade and modernization of seven Canadair CL-415 aircraft and the AEGIS program, aimed at improving operational effectiveness.

A contract has been signed for the upgrade of seven Canadair CL-415 aircraft, with the first upgraded aircraft expected in 2027. The agreement was made in the presence of the Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.

Greece has signed a contract for the upgrade of seven Canadair CL-415 firefighting aircraft, focusing on modernizing their electronic and navigation systems, a step highlighted by Minister Giannis Kefalogiannis for civil protection modernization.