Cyprus is preparing to purchase Iron Dome defence technology from Israel capable of intercepting Turkish drones. It would become the world’s first country to buy Israel’s Iron Dome technology. Cypriot newspaper Kathimerini Cyprus reported
Turkey’s possible purchase of S-400 missile systems from Russia would violate American sanctions, while any expansion of Ankara-Moscow defence ties would be a grave mistake, declared a senior US senator. US Senator
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said that anyone found responsible for the National Guard helicopter accident that led to the death of a 27-year-old commando would be held accountable. Petrides urged the public
Cyprus will acquire six French light attack H145M helicopters after the Defence Ministry signed a deal with manufacturer Airbus as it tries to phase out Russian MI35 choppers. At Friday’s signing ceremony,
Cyprus will beef up its Air fighting capabilities as the Defence Ministry proceeds with the purchase of six French light utility H145M helicopters to replace its fleet of Russian MI35s, which have
Nicosia accused Turkey of distorting reality to create tensions after Ankara said Cyprus was disturbing the region’s stability with its recent war games with Israel. “We are disappointed to observe the escalation
In the coming months, Cyprus Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides expects to seal key agreements and cooperation programmes with the US. He said the core of the Defence Ministry’s policy is the promotion
After a two-year absence, the multi-national civil-military exercise ‘Argonaut 2022’ involving the US, UK and Israel is taking place off Cyprus this week. Seven countries are participating in rescue drills onshore, and
A tripartite defence cooperation programme was signed by the military delegations of Cyprus, Greece and Armenia in Yerevan, according to the Cypriot National Guard. The Tripartite Defence Cooperation Programme includes joint exercises,
Cyprus acts as a bridge of communication between the Middle East and Europe in cybersecurity, Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said on Wednesday. In remarks came on the sidelines of a seminar “on the
