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​Cyprus eyes more Israeli weaponry after Barak MX intake as Russian systems remain in service

Nicosia is adding another battery of the Israeli-made Barak MX air defence system to the National Guard, a move...
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Brussels lays groundwork for EU expansion

The European Commission this week put forward a package of proposals aimed at preparing the European Union for future...
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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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Cyprus pushes Israel to close Merkava tank deal

Cyprus is pushing Israel to close a deal for Merkava tanks as soon as possible as it moves to...
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Britain orders new air raid sirens for RAF Akrotiri

Britain has signed a contract worth 552,238.88 pounds with Acoustic Technologies to supply a rapidly deployable air raid warning...
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Cyprus MPs propose 2% of GDP floor for defence spending

DISY MPs Charalambos Petrides and Giorgos Karoullas have proposed setting annual defence spending at no less than 2% of...
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Cyprus, Greece and Israel share weapon system and poor relations with Turkey, minister says

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Monday morning that Cyprus, Greece and Israel have the same weapon system. He...
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Air traffic controllers warn of near-miss with Turkish jet over Cyprus FIR

Cyprus's air traffic controllers' union has warned that Turkish military flights are routinely entering the Nicosia Flight Information Region...
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European Parliament votes to accelerate defence investment and procurement

The European Parliament today approved three legislative measures aimed at speeding up defence investment, simplifying procurement and strengthening the...
World

‘The best of times, the worst of times’: Von der Leyen’s vision for Europe

The mood inside the oval building of the European Parliament in Strasbourg turned cheerful as EU Parliament President Roberta...
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Cyprus-Greece air defence interoperability could create a shared eastern Mediterranean picture

The interoperability of Cypriot and Greek air defence systems was among the issues discussed by Defence Minister Vasilis...
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National Guard to design and build small drones through new lab

The National Guard has gained the capability to design, develop and produce small unmanned aircraft (sUAV/FPV), through a newly...
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