#Ministry of Defence

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas has said that Greek F-16 fighter jets and a Greek Navy vessel now have a permanent presence in Cyprus, in what appears to mark a shift ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas met his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Thessaloniki on Wednesday, with discussions focusing on the latest international security developments and defence cooperation between Cyprus and Greece, ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas has confirmed that Cyprus will purchase a second offshore patrol vessel from Israel, with the contract expected to be signed next week. Speaking to state broadcaster ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Thursday highlighted the growing importance of innovation to national security, as Cyprus hosted the European Union’s EUDIS Defence Hackathon for the first time, bringing ...

Cyprus could become an important partner in India’s expanding defence and maritime security strategy with opportunities for joint industrial projects, cybersecurity cooperation and naval engagement, Indian defence expert Professor ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas met new United States ambassador to Cyprus John Breslow on Friday to discuss bilateral cooperation on defence and security. During the meeting, Palmas and Breslow reaffirmed ...

Cyprus marked the 66th anniversary of its independence on Thursday with a military parade in Nicosia, during which the National Guard publicly displayed its Barak MX modular multi-mission air and ...

Cyprus will continue to strengthen and modernise its defence capabilities while deepening strategic partnerships with other countries, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Thursday following the Independence Day military parade. ...

Cyprus will proceed with the upgrade of its ageing AMX-30 battle tanks as there is currently no alternative to replace them, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Friday. Palmas confirmed ...

Cyprus’ defence cooperation with other countries is conducted between sovereign states which maintain friendly relations and is fully in line with international law, defence ministry sources said on Thursday, responding ...

Cyprus, Greece and Israel share a common trait beyond their defence cooperation, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Friday, that being “they do not have good relations with Turkey.” Speaking ...

Crisis management and the identification of private businesses considered critical to defence and security will be strengthened under a cooperation agreement signed on Monday by the defence ministry and the ...

Cyprus and the New Jersey National Guard are looking to expand their defence cooperation into additional areas under the US State Partnership Programme (SPP), Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on ...

Communities affected by the wildfire sparked at the Kalo Chorio firing range have unanimously renewed calls for the facility to be relocated. The defence ministry also pledged to cover all ...

The investigation into the wildfire that erupted following a military exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range has widened to examine decisions taken at the highest levels of the National ...

Firefighting crews remained on high alert in Ayia Anna overnight following Monday’s large wildfire, with strong ground forces staying in the area to monitor conditions and respond immediately to ...

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 ...