Israel to Supply Advanced Naval Patrol Ship to Cyprus in Major Defense Deal
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Israel and Cyprus signed a major defense export agreement on Monday, with Israel set to supply Cyprus with a new, advanced naval patrol ship built by Israel Shipyards and equipped with Rafael systems. The deal also includes upgrades to Cyprus's existing patrol vessel. The agreement aims to bolster Cyprus's naval capabilities and strengthen regional stability and the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel will supply Cyprus with a new, advanced naval patrol ship under a major defense export agreement.
- The deal includes advanced naval systems from Rafael and upgrades to Cyprus's existing patrol vessel.
- The agreement was signed by Israeli Defense Ministry Director General Amir Yaron and Cypriot counterpart Stelios Kontoris.
- The pact aims to enhance Cyprus's naval operational capabilities and regional stability.
- The new vessel is manufactured by Israel Shipyards and equipped with Rafael systems.
Israel and Cyprus have signed a significant defense export agreement under which Israel will provide the Republic of Cyprus with a new, advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). The deal, facilitated by the Israeli Ministry of Defense's SIBAT directorate and Cyprus's Armaments and Defense Directorate, includes the delivery of a new vessel manufactured by Israel Shipyards. This vessel will be equipped with advanced naval systems from the company Rafael.
In addition to the new ship, the agreement also stipulates the upgrade of naval systems on the Cyprus Navy's existing patrol vessel, the IOANNIDES, which was also built by Israel Shipyards. The agreement was signed by the Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Yaron, and his Cypriot counterpart, Stelios Kontoris, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense.
The signing ceremony, held in Cyprus, was attended by SIBAT Director Brig. Gen. (res.) Yair Kulas, Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Shuli Davidovich, Israel Shipyards CEO Eitan Zucker, and Head of Naval Systems at Rafael Ran Tabor. The Israeli Ministry of Defense stated that the deal is a key step in enhancing the operational capabilities of the Cyprus Navy for patrol, surveillance, search, and rescue missions, thereby deepening the strategic partnership and regional stability between the two nations.
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