The Turkish Foreign Ministry denounced a defence training deal between the US and Cyprus as “encouraging Greek Cypriot side’s armament.” “We condemn the signing of an agreement between the National Guard of
Cyprus and US relations have never been stronger, Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas said at the signing ceremony of a State Partnership Program (SPP) between the Republic and the New Jersey National Guard.
Cyprus joined EU member states as a signatory to a project led by the European Defence Agency for the collaborative procurement of ammunition. The collaborative procurement of ammunition includes the possibility of
The first International Defence and Security Conference began in Limassol to highlight the Cyprus defence industry, new trends and technologies. Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said the conference emphasises that Cyprus remains resolute in defending
Cyprus and Italy’s defence ministers held a meeting in Rome during which they discussed bilateral cooperation, European defence and the regional security framework. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and his Cypriot counterpart Charalambos
Cyprus has strengthened its ties with India, signing agreements to tighten military cooperation, expanding the use of solar energy technology and stemming illegal migration. Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said after Thursday’s meeting
An air defence exercise codenamed APHRODITE SHIELD, with the participation of the National Guard and aircraft from the Royal Air Force, took place Thursday for the first time. The purpose of the
To protect itself from increased Turkish provocations and asymmetric threats, Cyprus has developed defence and security cooperation, including partnerships with the UK and the US military, said Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides. Addressing
Further development of the defence collaboration between Cyprus and Germany was highlighted by Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides and German counterpart Christine Lambrecht during her visit. Lambrecht recognised Cyprus’ consistent stance when imposing EU sanctions
Cyprus and Israel conducted an annual military exercise, codenamed IASON – 2022, this week as part of their flourishing defence cooperation program. According to the Defence Ministry, the exercise took place within the Nicosia
