‘Invasion of Cyprus, stimulus for Turkish defence industry’
The invasion of Cyprus served as a stimulus for the defence industry in Turkey and a revolution has taken place in this sector in the last 20 years, Turkish Vice President ...
National Guard ‘stronger than ever’, says president
Speaking at ‘Stavros Stylianides’ army camp in Kornos, Nicosia, where he wished conscripts and officers a ‘Happy Easter’, President Nikos Christodoulides said the National Guard was now “stronger than ever”.
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Defence minister irked over contract soldier ‘malicious’ furore
Press reports ridiculing new positions for contract soldiers to cover specific needs can only cause damage to issues pertaining to state security, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Monday.
Speaking ...
White paper on defence passes European parliament vote with Cyprus amendments
The European Union’s “white paper on the future of European defence”, which aims to forge a plan for the bloc and the continent at large to bolster its defensive ...
Christodoulides: EU members must strengthen defence cooperation
European Union member states must strengthen cooperation between each other on the matter of defence, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday.
He was asked about his position on the joint ...
Christodoulides pushes for stronger EU defence at Brussels summit
Cyprus has been lobbying for stronger EU defence capabilities and President Nikos Christodoulides hopes that Thursday’s EU summit in Brussels will lead to concrete decisions.
Speaking on arrival at ...
‘Making our own plans’ for defence, says president
Cyprus will be make its own plans soon to strengthen defence and security, on condition that Cypriot companies participate in the production of any equipment purchased by the Republic of ...
USS Oscar Austin destroyer returns to Cyprus
The United States navy’s destroyer ship the USS Oscar Austin returned to Cyprus on Tuesday, this time docking in Larnaca.
US ambassador in Nicosia Julie S Davis hailed the ...
No change in Cyprus-US defence agreements after presidential change
Cyprus-US defence cooperation was at the centre of discussions held by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
Speaking to the Cyprus News ...
Cabinet approves expanded right of women to enlist in the army
The cabinet has approved women the right to voluntarily enlist in the National Guard, a decision that will reshape military service and promote gender equality in the country’s defence ...
Strengthened defence cooperation with India discussed
Cooperation between Cyprus, Greece and India in defence and security was discussed in Bangalore, India, on Wednesday.
Ministry of Defence deputy director Anna Aristotelous represented the Republic at the AeroIndia 2025 ...
Greece, Cyprus discuss defence upgrade
The Greek defence minister met with his counterpart in Cyprus to discuss bilateral cooperation and upgrading the Republic’s defence infrastructures on Wednesday.
The meeting came in the wake of ...
Christodoulides ‘absolutely satisfied’ with EU Council defence commitments
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday said he is “absolutely satisfied” with the European Council’s resolution the previous day to spend more on defence.
At Monday’s European Council retreat ...
‘Greek Cypriots undermine stability under the guise of humanitarian aid’
The Republic of Cyprus is “undermining stability under the guise of humanitarian aid” in the Middle East, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said on Thursday.
Speaking as his ministry brings ...
Austria to purchase 12 Italian fighter jets
Austria plans to buy 12 Italian-made M-346 FA fighter jets to replace Saab 105 planes which it decommissioned at the end of 2020, the government said on Saturday.Citing military sources, newspaper Krone ...
Defence agreements ‘create unbalance to relations’
Recent actions by the government of Cyprus regarding “harm the delicate balance and the neutrality policy”, Turkish Defence Minister said on Sunday.
“The recent increased activity on the island of ...
Cyprus only non-Nato country to join US list for military exercises
Cyprus is the only state outside Nato and its Partnership for Peace programme that has been included in the list of countries eligible to participate in US military training programmes ...
Cyprus turns to west for new air defence system
Cyprus is turning to the west to renew its air defence systems, a senior government source said on Thursday.
The source told Reuters the country is “turning to other countries ...
National Guard ‘on alert due to regional instability’
Cyprus’ National Guard is “on alert because the region is in a state of constant, prolonged instability”, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Wednesday.
Speaking at an event to mark ...
Cyprus, France defence ministers discuss security amid crises
Security in Europe and defence cooperation, amid the Middle East and other crises, were discussed in Paris on Tuesday between Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas and Minister of the French Armed ...
UK and Cyprus to hold talks for bilateral defence agreement
The United Kingdom and Cyprus will hold talks in London next month aimed at drawing up a bilateral defence cooperation agreement, the British High Commission in Nicosia said on Thursday.
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Multi-national military exercise wraps up
An aeronautical military exercise with Cyprus, Greece, France and Italy called Enomia 5-2024 was successfully held to the southwest of the island between September 12 and Wednesday, the defence ministry said.
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President dismisses Turkish ire over Cyprus-US defence roadmap
Turkey on Thursday condemned this week’s signing of a roadmap to boost two-way defence co-operation between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus.
The US steps, including last ...
North accuses US of ‘bias’ on Cyprus problem
The north’s ‘foreign ministry’ on Wednesday accused the United States of “bias” regarding the Cyprus problem, following the signing of a roadmap for bilateral defence cooperation with the US ...