Israel to Supply Advanced Naval Patrol Vessel to Cyprus

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Israel and Cyprus signed a defense export agreement where Israel will supply Cyprus with a new advanced naval patrol vessel and upgrade an existing one. The deal, signed by the defense ministries' top officials, includes advanced naval systems from Rafael and vessels from Israel Shipyards. This agreement aims to enhance Cyprus's naval capabilities for surveillance and rescue operations, reinforcing regional stability.

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Israel will supply Cyprus with a new advanced naval patrol vessel and upgrade an existing one.
The defense export agreement was signed by the Israeli and Cypriot Ministries of Defense.
The new vessel will be equipped with advanced naval systems from Rafael.
The deal involves vessels manufactured by Israel Shipyards.
The agreement aims to enhance Cyprus's maritime security and rescue capabilities.

Israel to Supply Advanced Naval Patrol Vessel to Cyprus — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

Israel and Cyprus have signed a defense export agreement under which Israel will provide Cyprus with an advanced naval patrol vessel (OPV). The deal was facilitated by the Ministry of Defense's Sibat Directorate and the Cypriot Ministry of Defence's armament and defense capabilities development administration.

The agreement, signed by Israeli Ministry of Defense Director General (res.) Maj. Gen. Amir Yaron and his Cypriot counterpart, Deputy Permanent Secretary Stelios Kountouris, stipulates that Israel will deliver a new patrol vessel manufactured by Israel Shipyards. This vessel will be equipped with various naval systems from Rafael. Additionally, systems on Cyprus's existing patrol vessel, also built by Israel Shipyards, will be upgraded.

The signing ceremony in Cyprus was attended by Sibat Director (res.) Brig. Gen.

This agreement is seen as a significant step in bolstering the operational capabilities of the Cypriot Navy, enhancing its ability to address maritime security challenges. The new patrol vessel, along with the upgraded IOANNIDES vessel, will support expanded patrol, surveillance, search, and rescue missions. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to regional stability through strengthening their capabilities and deepening their partnership.