Posted on 08/24/2022 6:20:08 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
Cyprus has reached a deal to purchase from Israel the Iron Dome missile-defense system, Kathimerini reported on Friday.
According to the report, the deal has been finalized, although the number of batteries purchased and their estimated delivery date remain unknown.
Jerusalem and Nicosia have reportedly been holding talks about the agreement since at least early 2021.
Kathimerini reported that while Cyprus has U.S.-made short-range air-defense systems, the Cypriot National Guard insisted on acquiring Iron Dome to meet its “operational demands.”
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Turkey, wno still occupies Northern Cyprus?
I think they must think Erdogen wants all of Cyprus.
Come on man, he is NATO.
Defending gas fields and pipelines from Iran and Turkey. Israel also has some gas pipeline defense deal with Egypt.
“”Who is Cyprus going to fight? “”
I should think that’s the first question anyone has when reading that headline...
The U. S. has some military facilities there, I think.
Israel is phasing out Iron Dome and phasing in a laser beam system. Iron Dome costs $50,000 a shot, the new laser system costs less than $5 a shot. Importantly, the laser has the potential to defend against thousands of rockets whereas iron dome would be overwhelmed. So, Israel is selling off hardware that is not going to be used.
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