Israel to Supply Cyprus with New Patrol Ship to Enhance Coastal Security
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel will supply Cyprus with a new patrol ship under a defense agreement signed on the island. The vessel, built by Israel Shipyards and equipped with Rafael systems, will enhance Cyprus's coastal security and maritime response capabilities. The deal also includes upgrades to an existing Cypriot patrol ship, and Cyprus is considering further defense acquisitions from Israel, including air defense systems.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel will provide Cyprus with a new patrol ship to bolster its coastal defense capabilities.
- The defense agreement was signed on Cyprus by top officials from both nations' defense ministries.
- The new vessel will be built by Israel Shipyards and feature naval systems from Rafael.
- The ship will be used for patrolling, surveillance, and search and rescue operations.
- Cyprus is also reportedly interested in acquiring additional Israeli air defense systems.
Israel and Cyprus have signed an agreement for the delivery of a new patrol vessel, aimed at bolstering Cyprus's coastal defense capabilities. The deal, finalized on the island on Monday, was announced by Israel National News.
The agreement was facilitated by SIBAT, the Israeli Ministry of Defense's international defense cooperation directorate, and the Cypriot Ministry of Defense's armament development unit. The contract was signed by Major General (res.) Amir Baram, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, and Stelios Kountouris, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Cypriot Ministry of Defense.
The new patrol ship will be constructed by Israel Shipyards and will be equipped with naval systems from the Israeli company Rafael. Additionally, the existing patrol ship in the Cypriot fleet, also built by Israel Shipyards, will undergo system upgrades.
Attendees at the signing ceremony included Brigadier General (res.) Yair Kulas, head of SIBAT; Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Shuli Davidovich; Eitan Zuker, CEO of Israel Shipyards; and Ran Tavor, head of naval systems at Rafael, among other officials.
The new vessel, along with the modernized patrol ship IOANNIDES, will be utilized for patrolling, surveillance, and search and rescue operations. The agreement is expected to enhance the capabilities of the Cyprus Naval Command in responding to maritime threats. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to regional stability. Cyprus is also reportedly seeking an additional Barak MX air defense battery from Israel and is considering other air defense systems.
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