INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The Ministry of Defence announces that on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, a multinational aeronautical exercise took place in the maritime area south of Limassol, with the participation of units of the Republic of Cyprus, Greece, France and Italy in the framework of close Defence and Security Cooperation between the 4 European countries.
Specifically in the aeronautical exercise participated the Frigate “KANARIS” of the Hellenic Navy, the French Frigate “ACONIT” with its helicopter, the Italian Frigate “ALPINO” with its helicopter, while from the Cypriot side participated the fast patrol boats “TSOMAKIS”, “GEORGIOU”, “AMMOCHOSTOS”, the Open Sea Ship “IOANNIDIS” of the Naval Command of GSNG, 2 helicopters of the Air Force Command of GSNG and the Air Force Unit of the Police as well as the Port & Marine Police ship “THESEUS”.
The planning and coordination of the exercise was carried out by GSNG in collaboration with military officials of the other three countries. In addition, the above also took part in a Search and Rescue scenario under the coordination of the Search and Rescue Coordination Center of the Republic of Cyprus.
Also read: Photos from the Outpost re-caption exercise
Russia | Volodymyr Zelensky is wanted
Moscow included the Ukrainian President on its wanted list, clarifying that the warrant for his arrest stems from an article of the…
Russia | ‘Putin’s Shadow Fleet’ in the Laconic Gulf
‘Putin’s shadow fleet’ is the title of an extensive report by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, referring to the transfer of Russian oil to vessels…
Cyprus Issue | Russia’s will to help UN efforts
Russia’s willingness to support the efforts of the UN Secretary General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus, Maria Ángela Holguín Cuéjar, to resume…
Saint George | The Patron Saint of the Army and the Infantry
Saint George is one of the most prominent Saints of the Christian religion, not only of the Eastern Orthodox Church, but also of all…
QinetiQ | UK’s first Manned – Unmanned aircraft Teaming
QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) demonstration between a crewed aircraft and a drone.
Lambda Automata | Investment in UAV technology
Greek Lambda Automata has recently announced a major development that will strengthen its position in the defence industry.
Limassol | Firecrackers and fireworks spread chaos – Photos
The night of Holy Saturday in Limassol was eventful, as the Police and Fire Service faced a massive attack by a group of youths.
Georgia | Another session in two weeks on the controversial “foreign influence” bill
Thousands of protesters blocked a central intersection in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, where protests against the controversial…
Russia | Volodymyr Zelensky is wanted
Moscow included the Ukrainian President on its wanted list, clarifying that the warrant for his arrest stems from an article of the…
0 Comments