DEFENCE: Cyprus and France conduct Joint Search and Rescue exercise

A joint Search and Rescue Exercise was conducted on Monday off the island’s coast with the participation of SAR Units and personnel of the Republic of Cyprus and France.

The French Destroyer «FS AUVERGNE», air assets from the French naval ship and fast patrol boat of the Cyprus navy command took part in the aeronautical SAR exercise.

The drill was held under the operational control and coordination of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Larnaca, in close cooperation with the French Navy.

SAREX “CYFRA-04/19” is the fourth exercise this year conducted within the framework of closer military cooperation between Cyprus and France.