#Defence

The cabinet has approved an increase in the special allowance granted to all contract soldiers (Syop), Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Thursday. Speaking after the cabinet meeting, Palmas said ...

The United Kingdom has informed the government of its intention to install a cluster of 32 antennas at RAF Akrotiri, covering a range of up to 340 square kilometres. “To allay concerns, ...

Cyprus is expediating the acquisition of French-made armoured vehicles for the national guard, with discussions taking place under the European Union’s SAFE programme. According to French newspaper La Tribune, ...

A proposal to exclude Turkey from participating in defence-related aspects of the European Union’s Horizon Europe 2028–2034 programme was approved on Tuesday by the European Parliament’s committee on defence ...

British forces have deployed Stormer air defence vehicles to Cyprus to bolster reinforcement of the island’s airspace, the UK defence ministry confirmed on Tuesday. The Stormer high velocity missile ...

New Eurobarometer findings published on Saturday showed that 90 per cent of people in Cyprus believe the European Union should play a greater role in protecting the public from global crises, ...

The establishment of a maritime traffic monitoring network and the expansion of air defence systems in the north was announced by Ankara on Tuesday, heightening regional security concerns. Turkish Transport ...

The “pride of the Greek fleet” has been sent to defend Cyprus, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told his country’s parliament on Wednesday, while speaking about the frigate Kimon ...

Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reevesis set to award a contract to Italian defence company Leonardo LDOF.MI to build a new fleet of military helicopters, a Treasury source said ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday warned of “turbulent times” during his address to the “Battlefield Redefined” defence conference in Rome. “The ongoing war in Ukraine, as well as the various ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday hailed the Council of the European Union’s decision to approve the disbursement of almost €1.2 billion worth of funding for Cyprus’, to be spent on ...

Financial assistance of more than €1.181 billion in defence loans was granted to Cyprus by the European Council under the Security Action for Europe (Safe) fund on Wednesday. “Today’s decisions ...

A poll published by state broadcaster Cybc on Thursday night shows Disy and Akel heading the votes ahead of May’s parliamentary election with 17 and 16 per cent respectively, with Alma ...

European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has spoken of an “opportunity” for Turkey to progress its process towards accession to the European Union through a new round of talks to resolve ...

The defence ministry on Friday denied that reports of an alleged Turkish air defence expansion in the north do not inherently undermine the Republic’s newly acquired H145M helicopters ...

European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna on Wednesday spoke of an “urgent need” for the European Union to strengthen its cooperation with the United Kingdom in the field of defence. “...

Turkey has reportedly expanded its air defence network in the north with the deployment of advanced systems described as part of a so called “Steel Dome” deterrent. Regional media outlets, ...

Cypriot member of the European Parliament Costas Mavrides on Thursday called on the European Union to adapt its defence capabilities so as to be able to protect itself against drone ...

The defence ministry declined to confirm or deny whether proposals for a joint rapid task force were discussed, following reports made in the Israeli and Greek press suggesting that such ...

Defence minister Vasilis Palmas commended military registration offices as “vital” in supporting the national guard and in reducing bureaucracy. Palmas, visiting the registration office for the Nicosia and Kyrenia districts, ...

The cabinet on Thursday green-lit the armaments which Cyprus intends to procure via the Security Action for Europe (Safe) programme. The list of armaments was prepared by the defence ministry. ...

Cyprus and Greece both have a duty to “defend security and stability” in the two countries and the wider region, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday at the conclusion ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas spoke on Monday evening at an event in Paralimni marking 70 years since the start of the Eoka national liberation struggle of 1955-59. The event was organised ...

Cyprus’ geopolitical upgrading, coupled with its geographic location, has created a new environment for the country which should be put to use, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Wednesday. Speaking ...