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Bulgaria | Request for surveillance of its airspace by Greek fighter jets
Greece is in negotiations for the assumption of air policing duties of another neighboring country, always through NATO channels.
SAS Technology | Flight Testing of AIHMI Loitering Munition using UCAV SARISA as a carrier – VIDEO
On Friday, June 2, 2023, SAS Technology conducted a successful flight test of the AIHMI S.O.L.M. (Stand-Off Loitering Munition) system.
Sweden | Acquisition of advanced respiratory protection for CBRN
Avon Protection announced that its strategic partner, Promoteq, has been awarded a seven-year framework contract from the Swedish…
Michael Costarakos | HNDGS announces his passing
The Hellenic National Defence General Staff issued an announcement regarding the passing of the Honorary Chief of…
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SAS Technology | Flight Testing of AIHMI Loitering Munition using UCAV SARISA as a carrier – VIDEO
On Friday, June 2, 2023, SAS Technology conducted a successful flight test of the AIHMI S.O.L.M. (Stand-Off Loitering Munition) system.
Sweden | Acquisition of advanced respiratory protection for CBRN
Avon Protection announced that its strategic partner, Promoteq, has been awarded a seven-year framework contract from the Swedish…
ARTUS | EDA-managed project develops intelligent Ground Vehicles Swarm
ARTUS (Autonomous Rough-terrain Transport Unmanned Ground Vehicles Swarm), a European Defence Agency-managed project…
DEFEA 2023 | The multidimensional presence of SAS Technology at the International Defence and Security Exhibition
At the booth of the Greek SAS Technology, a company of the SPIRIT WORLD GROUP group, at the International Defence…
SECURITY
SAAB | Receives order for the AUV Sabertooth
SAAB has received an order for the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Sabertooth from PXGEO, a marine geophysical…
EU | Supplies Greece with Canadairs and airplanes for the fires
With the financing of two Canandairs, one helicopter, and two lighter airplanes, Greece will benefit from the doubling of European…
Theme Bank | Authorities suspect Russian hackers for cyberattack
It seems that the suspicions of the Greek authorities for the perpetrators of the malicious attacks on the examination system are directed…
Europol | Balkan cartel dismantled with 37 arrests for weapons and drugs
Europol has dismantled an extremely violent criminal gang from the Western Balkans, with 37 arrests following…
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
United Kingdom | To host 1st AI Security Global Summit
Britain will host the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) security summit later this year and Rishi Sunak will discuss with US…
African Lion 23 | Members of the Israeli Armed Forces take part in drills on Moroccan soil for the first time
Members of the Israeli Armed Forces will take part in drills on Moroccan soil for the first time at the international exercise…
Iran | Reopens diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia
Iran reopens its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia the following days. The news came from Iran’s Foreign Ministry, months after…
USA – India | Agreement on defence industrial cooperation plan
The US and India have agreed on a road map for military-industrial cooperation, at a time when New Delhi seeks to reduce its…
PERSONNEL
National Guard | Health examination and provision of clothing, footwear and equipment to Class 2023 conscripts
The Ministry of Defence announces that as of next Monday 22 May 2023, the health examination process begins with the provincial committees…
HNDGS | Graduation Ceremony of the 75th Class of the National Defence School – Photos
The graduation ceremony of the students of the 75th Class of the National Defence School took place at the Hellenic Armed Forces…
National Guard | Green Berets to Reserve Cadet Officers and Contracted Soldiers – VIDEO & Photos
On Monday, April 03, 2023, the ceremony of awarding the green beret to the new Reserve Cadet Officers and Contracted Soldiers of…
Cyprus Fire Service | Applications for volunteer firefighter positions
The Fire Service announces that applications are being accepted to fill Volunteer Firefighter positions. Candidates can submit…
HISTORY
Hellenic Air Force | 70 years since the establishment of the 340 Squadron
The 340th Squadron was established in 1953 as the 340th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, at the 112th Fighter Wing with F-84G aircraft…
Pontic Genocide | 104 years since the uprooting and extermination of Pontic Hellenism
The Genocide of Pontic Hellenism refers to the violent, massive, murderous events of the second and early third decades of the…
April 1, 1955 | The uprising of Cyprus
It felt like an April fool’s joke. Who could have ever imagined that a handful of Greek-Cypriots would be rising up against the once…
The Cypriot Uprising of October 1931 against the British
In October 1931, the Cypriots rose up against the brutal and inhumane treatment of the British, demanding liberation from the oppressive British…
OPINIONS
The “track” of the accelerating Cyprus defence tech ecosystem | Overview of laws and regulations on cross-border deals and standardization
The last few years have seen impressive growth in the domestic defence-related industry in Cyprus. Today, in our country, there is…
Alexandros Drivas | US participation in the Greece-Cyprus-Israel tripartite scheme (3 + 1)
The Eastern Mediterranean has been rapidly reemerged as a critical subregion for U.S. interests. Cyprus is at the heart of this region and…
LAWS systems | The Mini-Harpy loitering munition
In recent years, the gradual development of Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWSs)…
Small states and military power: A realistic approach
Small states are vulnerable against the superior ones but not helpless and they can implement strategies for their national security…
MULTIMEDIA CORNER
CYPSEC 2023 | 3rd Cyprus International Defence & Security Conference completes successfully in Nicosia
The 3rd International Cyprus Defence & Security Conference, CYPSEC 2023 took place on May 15-16 at the Event Hall of the Pancyprian…
DEFEA 2023 | High-level contacts
The International Defence and Security Exhibition DEFEA 2023 is now held for a second day with high-level international contacts.
DEFEA 2023 | Defence Minister visits DЯ booth
The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Giorgallas, attended the DEFENCE ReDEFiNED booth today. In his brief statement…
DEFEA 2023 | The major Defence and Security Exhibition kicks off in Greece
The International Defence and Security Exhibition DEFEA 2023 opens its doors today with 346 exhibitors from 28 countries.
