#Ministry of Defence

The defence ministry and the Cyprus employers and industrialists federation (Oev) have signed a memorandum aimed at strengthening public-private cooperation on crisis management, the protection of critical infrastructure and national ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday assured families that respect for every new conscript’s dignity is “non-negotiable” as the enlistment process for the 2026 intake got under way. Speaking during ...

The memory of the five military officers killed in the 2002 helicopter crash near Kouklia remains a lasting point of reference for both the Republic of Cyprus and the National Guard, ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas has defended Cyprus’ expanding network of military partnerships, insisting that the republic would not seek anyone’s approval over defence agreements and arguing that Turkey should ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday hailed the Council of the European Union’s adoption of an agreement with Canada, which will allow for Canadian companies and products to be ...

The defence ministry is seeking to attract more applicants to the National Guard’s contract soldier (Syop) scheme through improved salaries and expanded career opportunities, as the latest recruitment process ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Friday hailed Cyprus’ strengthening relations with the United States at the confirmation ceremony of Leonidas Pheraiou, the first Cypriot national to enrol at the United ...

Three hospitalised soldiers are being treated for a viral infection, while meningitis has been ruled out, defence ministry spokesman Christos Pieris confirmed on Friday. Pieris told the Cyprus News Agency ...

It’s no surprise when listening to Archbishop Georgios’ public messages that the Church is heavily invested in the Cyprus issue and stopping the ‘turkification’ of the island at all ...

Questions over the military status of a 24-year-old Cypriot living in South Africa prompted a response from the defence ministry on Thursday after the hunter’s movement claimed the man ...

A multinational civil-military cooperation exercise, Argonaut 2026, is taking place in Cyprus from May 11 to May 15, the defence ministry announced on Monday. According to the ministry, the exercise will test the ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday delivered a speech at the 41st Marathon of Love for Missing Persons, expressing “deep emotion and utmost respect” while reaffirming the state’s support ...

The defence ministry announced on Friday the launch of the digital service “e-registration” for conscripts of the national guard intake, with the platform now open for the submission of selection ...

The Defence ministry confirmed on Friday that ten Cypriot participants have secured involvement in the European Defence Fund (EDF) projects, with expected European Commission funding of approximately €14 million. The announcement ...

Greece and Cyprus are advancing discussions over the transfer of Leopard 1A5 battle tanks to the national guard, with consultations ongoing and key details still under negotiation. According to Greek ...

The strengthening of Cyprus’ defence capabilities, as well as the Republic’s adaptation to the current developments in the Middle East are among the key priorities for the future of ...

Defence minister Vasilis Palmas assured on Friday that Cyprus’ operational readiness remains high, yet cautioned that that no nation can guarantee absolute protection amid escalating regional tensions. Speaking on Sigma ...

The internal investigation into the disappearance of explosives during a national guard exercise has identified omissions and dereliction of duty by officers involved, defence minister Vasilis Palmas admitted on Saturday. ...

Defence spending is set to drastically expand, with President Nikos Christodoulides projecting the domestic defence industry to grow to a double-digit share of gross domestic product in the coming years. ...

The results of an internal investigation into the disappearance of 13.6 kilograms of TNT during a national guard exercise will be announced next week, the defence ministry confirmed on Tuesday. It ...

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 ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday again denied reports of a planned joint rapid-response force among Cyprus, Greece and Israel, but confirmed the recent signing of a trilateral work plan ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Thursday denied reports that the governments of Cyprus, Israel, and Greece are planning to combine to create a military “rapid reaction force” to counter Turkish ...

Cypriot citizens can now apply to study at three United States military academies – West Point, the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy – the defence ministry announced on Friday. The ...