#Defence

With increased defence spending recently announced, the Cyprus military has acquired some impressive weapons systems, provoking a reaction – if perfunctory – from Turkey. The choice of weapons almost inevitably mirrors the ...

The continuous upgrading of the National Guard and the strengthening of Cyprus’ deterrent power is a priority for the government, President Nikos Christodoulides said during the swearing-in ceremony of the ...

President Nikos Christodoulides has said he would apply for Nato membership right away if he knew he would get a positive answer, but in the meantime preparations are being made ...

The Civil Defence force has issued safety guidance following a warning from the meteorological department about isolated strong storms and high winds expected to affect Cyprus. The weather is likely ...

A woman from Larnaca has become the first to express interest in joining the National Guard as a volunteer, according to defence officials. The process is optional and not binding. ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday said it is “up to Turkey” to meet the conditions set out om the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (Safe) defence procurement programme. ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has raised concerns after the National Guard utilised Wednesday’s independence day parade to unveil newly acquired LRSVM Tamnava rocket launchers. He said the Greek ...

The Cyprus issue and the need to further enhance cooperation between the European Union and Nato were the focus of a meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Nato secretary-general Mark ...

The strengthening of defence and security cooperation between Cyprus and India was the focus of discussions on Monday evening aboard the Indian warship Trikand, which docked in Limassol on Sunday. “...

The European Commission on Thursday approved the disbursement of over €1 billion to Cyprus as part of its Security Action for Europe (Safe) programme. In total, Cyprus will receive exactly €1,181,503,924, while 18 ...

Freedom, security and justice are not a given, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Monday, marking Armed Forces Day. The sentiment was echoed later by National Guard chief George Tsitsikostas ...

President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed on Tuesday that the island has asked the United States for military equipment available either for free or at reduced cost under the US Excess Defence ...

Former Greek deputy foreign minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou on Wednesday night called on the European Union and its member states to “not forget” Cyprus in conversations concerning the future of defence ...

Cyprus has officially submitted its declaration of interest to participate in the European Union’s new defence funding mechanism, the security Action for Europe (SAFE), Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas confirmed ...

The mismanagement of the military has been “disastrous” for Cyprus, which continues to stand against Turkey’s policy with “contradictory and vague declarations, and unfulfilled promises”, the Cyprus Centre for ...

The Cypriot government will inform the European Commission of its intention to participate in the European Union’s €150 billion Security Action for Europe (Safe) common procurement instrument before the end ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas, speaking at the graduate ceremony of the non-commissioned army, navy and air force officers on Thursday, called for strengthening of defence capacities to counter the “constant ...

A ministerial meeting chaired by President Nikos Christodoulides was held on Thursday in Nicosia, focusing on how Cyprus can make use of EU financial tools and American defence programmes that ...

The division of Cyprus, the systematic attempt to alter the island’s religious and cultural identity, the illegal construction on Greek Cypriot properties, the illegal actions in the fenced-off city ...

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will use a speech in London on Monday to say the military alliance needs a 400% increase in air and missile defence, one of the priorities ...

A five-day seminar on European Union security and defence policy started on Monday in Larnaca. Fifty officials from 12 countries are taking part, including EU member states, Jordan, and the United ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday praised Cyprus’ special forces as “symbols of discipline, resilience and hope”, during a graduation ceremony at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base in Mari. Speaking ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas, on Wednesday attended the international defence and security exhibition “Defea 2025” in Athens. His presence marks a strategic move by Cyprus to strengthen its global presence in ...

Cyprus aims to produce defence-related products, not only buy them, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday.  He made the remarks while attending the Defea (Defence Exhibition Athens) event taking place ...