Cyprus Considers Israeli Air Defense Systems, Including Iron Dome
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Cyprus is considering the purchase of Israeli air defense systems, including the Iron Dome, Drone Dome, and Lite Beam, though no final decision has been made. The Cypriot National Guard will also receive another battery of the Israeli Barak MX system, enhancing its air defense capabilities. Existing Russian Tor-M1 and Buk systems will remain in service.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Cyprus is considering acquiring Israeli air defense systems like Iron Dome, Drone Dome, and Lite Beam.
- No final decision has been made on the potential purchase of Israeli air defense systems.
- Cyprus's National Guard will receive an additional Barak MX air defense battery.
- The Barak MX system is already integrated into the National Guard's operational planning.
- Russian Tor-M1 and Buk air defense systems will remain in service.
- The total number of Barak MX batteries is undisclosed for security reasons.
Cyprus and its National Guard command are reportedly interested in acquiring several Israeli air defense systems, according to the Cypriot newspaper Phileleftheros. The potential acquisitions include the Drone Dome system for countering drones, the Lite Beam laser system for short-range interception of small aerial targets, and the Iron Dome missile defense system. However, no final decision has been made, and no direct contact with Israeli manufacturers has occurred regarding these purchases.
In parallel, the Cypriot National Guard is set to receive an additional battery of the Israeli Barak MX air defense system. This delivery is part of an ongoing plan to enhance air defense coverage across Cyprus and is proceeding according to an initial agreement. The Barak MX system has already been integrated into the National Guard's operational planning, with the total number of batteries not disclosed for operational security reasons. The system was publicly displayed for the first time during a military parade on October 1st.
Meanwhile, Russia's Tor-M1 and Buk air defense systems will remain in service with the National Guard, as no decision has been made to replace them. Despite the bolstering of air defenses with the Barak MX system, the Russian systems continue to be part of operational planning, and their decommissioning is not currently indicated by the introduction of new systems.
