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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UN Official Urges Cyprus Leaders to Restart Peace Talks
The UN envoy to Cyprus urged leaders of the divided Mediterranean island to move forward with efforts to revive peace talks to resolve decades of conflict.
UK Buys Six H145 Helicopters for Training, Emergency Missions
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a 122-million euro ($152 million) contract with Airbus to order six additional H145 helicopters.
First Vessel With Aid for Gaza Leaves Cyprus Port: NGO
A ship loaded with 200 tons of humanitarian aid for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza left from Cyprus's Larnaca port on Tuesday.
Turkish Cypriot Forces Assault Cyprus Peacekeepers: UN
Turkish Cypriot forces assaulted UN peacekeepers who attempted to block controversial road construction in the buffer zone dividing Cyprus, the UN said.
Cyprus to Replace Russian Weapons With Modern, Western Equipment
Cyprus is embarking on a five-year military modernization drive to replace its Russian-made weapon systems with modern equipment from the West.
UK to Provide Infrastructure Services for Cyprus-Based Military Facilities
The UK has awarded Mitie Defence Limited a contract to deliver critical infrastructure services to British military facilities in Cyprus.
UK Forces Hold ‘Largest’ Joint Amphibious Exercise in Cyprus
The British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force have conducted their largest combined amphibious exercise in years in Cyprus.
Cyprus to Purchase Israeli Iron Dome: Report
The defense ministry of Cyprus has approved the purchase of an Israeli Iron Dome air defense system for the country’s national guard, according to Greek daily Kathimerini.
Cyprus Acquiring Six Airbus H145 Military Helicopters
Cyprus has signed a contract with European aerospace firm Airbus to purchase six H145 military helicopters.
Israel to Build Cyprus Surveillance System
Cyprus signed a deal for Israel's military to build an electronic surveillance system, monitoring activity along the UN-patrolled Green Line.
Serbia May Acquire Old Cyprus Mi-35P Combat Helicopters: Reports
Serbia is looking to buy a used and aging fleet of Russian-made Mi-35P combat-transport helicopters from Cyprus, according to local media.
Turkey Extends Mediterranean Gas Exploration Mission
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday played up Turkey's military might after extending a Mediterranean gas exploration mission that has pitted it against Greece and the rest of the EU.
Greece, Cyprus, Italy, France to Hold Military Exercises From Wednesday
Greece said it will launch military exercises Wednesday with France, Italy, and Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, the focus of escalating tensions between Athens and Ankara.
Addressing Turkish Aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean
Without long-overdue leadership from Washington, Turkey’s aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean will deepen threats to US national security.
France Boosts Naval Presence in Mediterranean as Turkey, Greece Quarrel
France said Thursday it was "temporarily reinforcing" its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean Sea amid tensions between neighbors Greece and Turkey over recently-discovered gas reserves.
US to Start Cyprus Military Training, Defying Turkey
The United States plans to conduct military training with Cyprus for the first time, defying NATO ally Turkey, which warned of destabilization.
Turkey delivers Bayraktar TB2 drone to northern Cyprus
A Turkish Bayraktar TB2 military drone was delivered to northern Cyprus amid growing tensions over Turkey's deal with Libya
