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https://defenceredefined.com.cy/french- ... ming-days/French Rafale Fighter Aircraft in Paphos | Flights over Cyprus in the coming days
Published on 10/08/2020 at 18:19
At 5:30 pm, two French Rafale fighter jets and a French Air Force C-130 transport aircraft landed at Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos.
According to information on our page, the aircraft are in Cyprus within the framework of the defence agreement between the Republic of Cyprus and France.
The aircraft will stay for a few days in Cyprus and will fly over the island.
It is not yet known whether they will conduct joint exercises with the Air Force of the Republic of Cyprus.
This development is a tangible act of support offered by France to the Republic of Cyprus and the implementation of alliances on the ground.
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https://defenceredefined.com.cy/cyprus- ... echnology/A Defence Cooperation Agreement between Cyprus and France came into effect on August 1.
The agreement foresees the upgrade of the cooperation between the two countries
in the fields of energy and maritime security,
the timely warning for and management of crises
as well as the fight against terrorism and piracy.
The agreement, which was signed on April 4, 2017, came into effect on August 1st, 2020
following the completion of internal procedures, according to an official announcement issued today.
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