Two Greek frigates, “Kimon” and “Psara”, sailed for Cyprus on Monday night in one of the most significant operational moves in recent years to strengthen the island’s air defence.
The Greek frigates deployment to Cyprus marks a substantial step in boosting military coordination between Athens and Nicosia.
F-16 jets arrive on island
The naval mission is expected to reach Cyprus on Wednesday. Earlier on Monday afternoon, four Greek F-16 fighter jets also arrived on the island.
The combined presence of the frigates and aircraft reinforces defensive readiness amid heightened regional tensions.
Unified defence doctrine reaffirmed
The Greek frigates move reaffirms the unified defence doctrine between Greece and Cyprus, particularly following the recent attacks on the British base in Akrotiri by Iranian Shahed drones.
The deployment signals a coordinated response aimed at strengthening deterrence and safeguarding strategic infrastructure.
Greek Defence Minister in Cyprus
Under the shadow of these developments, Greece’s Defence Minister Nikos Dendias arrives in Cyprus on Tuesday for meetings with the President of the Republic and the Defence Minister.
He is accompanied by the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Dimitrios Choupis.
The Greek frigates operation highlights the deepening military cooperation between the two countries during a period of increased security challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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