Israel to Supply Advanced Patrol Ship and Weapons Systems to Cyprus
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Israel and Cyprus have signed a new defense export agreement, with Israel set to supply an advanced offshore patrol vessel and naval warfare systems to the Cypriot Navy. The deal also includes an upgrade for an existing Cypriot patrol ship. This collaboration aims to enhance Cyprus's maritime security capabilities and further solidify the strategic partnership between the two countries in the Mediterranean.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel will supply Cyprus with a new advanced patrol ship and naval warfare systems.
- An existing Cypriot patrol ship, the "IOANNIDES," will also be upgraded.
- The agreement was signed by defense officials from both Israel and Cyprus.
- The deal aims to enhance Cyprus's maritime patrol, surveillance, and rescue capabilities.
- This strengthens the strategic partnership and commitment to regional stability between the two nations.
Israel and Cyprus have strengthened their defense cooperation in the Mediterranean Sea with a new agreement. The Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Cypriot Ministry of Defense signed a defense export deal on Monday, which includes the provision of an advanced offshore patrol vessel (OPV) to the Cypriot Navy. The agreement was signed by the Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Major General (Res.) Amir Yaron, and the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Cypriot Ministry of Defense, Stelios Kontouris.
Under the terms of the deal, facilitated by Israel's Defense Export Agency (SIBAT), Israel will supply a new patrol ship manufactured by Israel Shipyards. This vessel will be equipped with naval warfare systems from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Additionally, the existing patrol ship of the Cypriot Navy, the "IOANNIDES," also previously built by an Israeli company, will undergo an upgrade of its systems.
The signing ceremony took place in Cyprus and was attended by SIBAT Head Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas, Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Shuli Davidovich, Israel Shipyards CEO Eitan Zucker, and Rafael's Head of Naval Warfare Systems Ran Tabor. Officials stated that the addition of the new ship and the planned upgrade will significantly enhance the Cypriot Navy's patrol, surveillance, search, and rescue capabilities.
This initiative is viewed as another step in deepening the strategic partnership and commitment of both nations to regional security and stability.
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