Cyprus

Apr- 2023 -

14 April

Pictured:Puma from 33 Squadron in Akrotiri practise winching a simulated casualty over the bases cliffs taken on the 14th of March 2023. The Puma HC.Mk 2 medium support helicopter operates under Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) control. The aircraft is used in a variety of combat roles, including the tactical movement of troops, weapons, ammunition, and stores on the battlefield, as well as the extraction of casualties and in response to medical emergencies on the frontline. It is also employed during non-combatant evacuations, and humanitarian and disaster relief operations.

UK to Provide Infrastructure Services for Cyprus-Based Military Facilities

The UK has awarded Mitie Defence Limited a contract to deliver critical infrastructure services to British military facilities in Cyprus.

Oct- 2022 -

14 October

Europe

British Army Commandos secure the position during a joint exercise in Cyprus

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

UK Forces Hold ‘Largest’ Joint Amphibious Exercise in Cyprus

The British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force have conducted their largest combined amphibious exercise in years in Cyprus.

Aug- 2022 -

22 August

Air

Ronald Watkins

Cyprus to Purchase Israeli Iron Dome: Report

The defense ministry of Cyprus has approved the purchase of an Israeli Iron Dome air defense system for the country’s national guard, according to Greek daily Kathimerini.

Jun- 2022 -

29 June

Air

Joe Saballa

Cyprus Acquiring Six Airbus H145 Military Helicopters

Cyprus has signed a contract with European aerospace firm Airbus to purchase six H145 military helicopters.

Nov- 2021 -

5 November

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel to Build Cyprus Surveillance System

Cyprus signed a deal for Israel's military to build an electronic surveillance system, monitoring activity along the UN-patrolled Green Line.

Aug- 2021 -

17 August

Europe

Hercules Reyes

Serbia May Acquire Old Cyprus Mi-35P Combat Helicopters: Reports

Serbia is looking to buy a used and aging fleet of Russian-made Mi-35P combat-transport helicopters from Cyprus, according to local media.

Sep- 2020 -

1 September

Europe

A view of Turkish General Directorate of Mineral research and Exploration's (MTA) Oruc Reis seismic research vessel docked at Haydarpasa port, which searches for hydrocarbon, oil, natural gas and coal reserves at sea, on 23 August 2019.

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey Extends Mediterranean Gas Exploration Mission

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday played up Turkey's military might after extending a Mediterranean gas exploration mission that has pitted it against Greece and the rest of the EU.

Aug- 2020 -

26 August

Exercises

A rafale fighter jet takes off from the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.

Staff Writer With AFP

Greece, Cyprus, Italy, France to Hold Military Exercises From Wednesday

Greece said it will launch military exercises Wednesday with France, Italy, and Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, the focus of escalating tensions between Athens and Ankara.

14 August

Commentary

Michael Makovsky and Svante Cornell

Addressing Turkish Aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean

Without long-overdue leadership from Washington, Turkey’s aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean will deepen threats to US national security.

13 August

Europe

The Turkish seismic research vessel 'Oruc Reis' is escorted by Turkish naval ships in the Mediterranean Sea. AFP

Staff Writer With AFP

France Boosts Naval Presence in Mediterranean as Turkey, Greece Quarrel

France said Thursday it was "temporarily reinforcing" its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean Sea amid tensions between neighbors Greece and Turkey over recently-discovered gas reserves.

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