Defence news from Greece and Cyprus

‘Icarus’ at night flying with F-4s The Friends of the Air Force “Icarus” Association is a non-profit association. Its orientation is not only in promoting the aviation idea but… October 1, 2011 / No Comment / Read More



Report: Israel scrambles IAF warplanes toward Turkish ship Turkish media reports claim Israeli F-15s approached Turkish research vessel near contested Cyprus drilling area. Israel Defense Forces jet fighters were scrambled toward a… September 30, 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More

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HAF rescuing illegal immigrants

On Friday, September 23, 2011 at 8:12 a Super Puma helicopter of the Air Force took off from the 117 Combat Wing / Andravida AB, to rescue illegal immigrants aboard a boat sailing 90 nautical miles southwest of the islands Strofades. The helicopter completed the…

Retired officers end defence ministry protest

A group of retired army officers, who had broken into the forecourt of the defence ministry in a protest over pensions, left the premises on Friday afternoon after handing over a resolution containing their demands. As they left, the ex-officers announced that their protest would…

Felony charges against 29 individuals in sub case

An eight-count felony indictment was filed against 29 individuals on Thursday by an Athens first instance court prosecutor investigating the purchase of four German-made submarines (type 214). Charges include aggravated active bribery of public officials; complicity to bribe against six individuals; passive bribery against ten…

INTRACOM Defense Electronics expands its cooperation with RAYTHEON Missile Systems, with a $1.9 million contract

INTRACOM Defense Electronics expands its cooperation with RAYTHEON Missile Systems, with a $1.9 million contract, in the frame of the RAM (Rolling Airframe Missile) surface-to-air missile program, by manufacturing electronic units of the infrared seeker. Deliveries will be completed by December 2012 and an option…

Is Turkey Going Rogue?

Newly Islamist leadership threatens the entire Middle East. In a Middle East wracked by coups d’état and civil insurrections, the Republic of Turkey credibly offers itself as a model, thanks to its impressive economic growth, democratic system, political control of the military, and secular order.…