Greece, Cyprus, and Israel signed a trilateral military cooperation plan last week in Nicosia, along with two bilateral plans between the IDF and Hellenic Armed Forces and the IDF and the Cyprus National Guard. The IDF spokesperson announced the agreements during the annual joint staff meeting of the three nations.
Brigadier General Amit Adler, commander of the Tevel Brigade responsible for foreign military liaison, led the Israeli delegation. The 2026 plans include joint exercises, training, working groups on specific topics, and strategic military dialogue.
Focus areas and exchanges
The cooperation emphasizes exchanges of expertise on modern threats like unmanned systems and electronic warfare, according to defense sources. This operational framework follows the 10th trilateral summit in Jerusalem on December 22, where Netanyahu, Mitsotakis, and Christodoulides reaffirmed commitments to bolster defense and security ties.
Political decisions now translate into a calendar of actions, exercises, and interoperability, positioning 2026 as a year of intensification. The pact addresses heightened instability in the Eastern Mediterranean, prioritizing critical infrastructure protection, situational awareness, and rapid response capabilities.
Broader defense ties
Greece-Israel defense links extend to equipment and modernization, exemplified by Greek parliament approval for Israeli PULS rocket systems in a wider upgrade program. Cyprus pursues similar initiatives, securing significant weapon systems from Israel.
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