in-cyprus28 Oct 2026

Greek F-16s and navy ship now permanently in Cyprus, defence minister says

Greek Air Force F-16 fighter jets and a Greek Navy ship now have a permanent presence in Cyprus, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said. He added that Cyprus signed a new contract with Israel on 26 October to acquire an offshore warship.

Palmas made the comments to the website DEFENCE ReDEFiNED in Thessaloniki, where he was attending the 28 October celebrations. He said defence cooperation between Greece and Cyprus had moved “from slogans to political action”....

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