Cyprus

Turkey May Deploy F-16s to North Cyprus Amid Mideast War

Turkey is considering the possibility of sending F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as a security measure, a Turkish defense ministry source said.

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UK PM Says Sending Warship, Helicopters to Cyprus

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK was dispatching "helicopters with counter drone capabilities" and a warship to Cyprus as Britain continues "defensive operations" in the region.

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Cyprus Receives Two H-10 Poseidon Surveillance Drones

Cyprus has received two H-10 Poseidon surveillance drones from Cypriot manufacturer Swarmly Aero, local media has reported.

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First Jupiter HC2 Enters Service With UK’s Joint Aviation Command

The UK’s Joint Aviation Command (JAC) has welcomed its first of six Jupiter HC2 helicopters — based on the Airbus H145 — into service, moving closer to supporting British forces overseas.

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Airbus Delivers First H145 Helicopter for British Military Ops in Brunei, Cyprus

The UK Ministry of Defence has received the first of six H145 helicopters that will support British troops deployed in Brunei and Cyprus.

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Cyprus Orders Sherpa Armored Vehicles With Akeron Missile Launchers From Arquus

Arquus has confirmed a deal to supply Sherpa station wagon vehicles equipped with Akeron missile launchers for the Cypriot National Guard.

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Activists Say Drones Hit Aid Boat Heading for Gaza, Blame Israel

A group of activists organizing an aid boat for Gaza said it was attacked on Friday by drones in international waters off Malta as they headed towards the Palestinian territory, accusing Israel of attacking the vessel.

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Cyprus Military Receives First Two H145M Helicopters From Airbus

Cyprus has taken delivery of the first two H145M multirole helicopters from Airbus under a contract signed in 2022.

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Cyprus Hails New Access to US Defense Goods

Cyprus on Thursday heralded a move by US President Joe Biden allowing the strategic Mediterranean country access to military equipment.

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Turkey Ready to Build Cyprus Naval Base ‘If Necessary’: Erdogan

Turkey's President Erdogan said his country was ready to build a Cyprus naval base "if necessary," 50 years after Turkish forces invaded the now-divided island.

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