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Cyprus, Greece, France and Italy complete aeronautical ‘Evnomia 2026’ exercise south of the island (pics)

Distinguished Visitor's Day on October 22nd (announced and visualised today) marked the closure of the annual 4-day 'Evnomia' aeronautical...
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National Guard soldier critical after suffering cardiac arrest while cleaning

A National Guard soldier is intubated in a stable condition in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while carrying...
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Locally made drones, Greek jets and Israeli Barak MX: National Guard tests modern battlefield in unprecedent exercise

Cypriot-developed drones carried out reconnaissance, surveillance, target designation and strike missions as the National Guard held the final phase...
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Cyprus plans naval base expansion to accommodate more than eight large warships

Cyprus plans to expand its Evangelos Florakis Naval Base at Mari to accommodate more than eight large warships and...
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Turkey angered by foreign contingents and Israeli systems at independence parade

Ankara has come out all guns blazing on the occasion of the National Guard military display, raging against the...
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Cyprus strengthens deterrence as President hails new systems and foreign contingents

The presence of foreign troops at this year's Independence Day parade was welcomed by Nicos Christodoulides as being the...
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The Independence Day military display in pictures and videos

Drones, the Barak MX Israeli air defence systems, Greek F-16 fly overs and foreign marine contingents were the highlights...
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‘Our armed forces at your disposal’, Greek defence minister tells President Christodoulides who notes rise in defence spending

Greek armed forces capabilities are at the disposal of our brothers, the national defence minister assured the President of...
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Independence parade as Cyprus to showcase latest armaments and host foreign contingents

Keeping the National Guard's defensive nature message firmly at the forefront, Cyprus culminates October 1st independence celebrations with a...
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US, French and British troops to join independence day parade

Cyprus will mark the 66th anniversary of its independence with a military parade on Thursday, October 1, with troops...
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Egyptian troops and aircraft to join October 1 military parade

A pair of Greek F-16 fighter jets and an Egyptian Air Force Airbus C295 transport plane will fly past...
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Cyprus takes part in EU drone and missile defence projects

EU member states on Monday approved five pan-European defence projects, making them eligible for EU funding. The projects cover drone...
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Aircraft to fly low over Nicosia on Tuesday for parade rehearsal

Aircraft will make low-level flypasts over Nicosia at around 11am on Tuesday, September 29, as part of rehearsals for...
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