OR Cyprus He now asks in the most formal way from the USA Allow her military equipment available through the EDA (Excess Defense Articles) program, that is, free or at reduced prices.
As President Nikos Christodoulides announced, in an interview with Plus TV station, Cyprus has officially requested with a verbal deal from the US the available military material.
He noted that last week the Ministry of Defense sent a list of military material interested in acquiring and expressed optimism that the US government would “turn on the green light”. The Cypriot president did not give details on what types of equipment are included in the list.
In the interview, President Christodoulides also said that The Cypriot government is intensifying actions to cooperate with foreign governments in defense projects.
For example, there is interest in the US, and in the upgrading of the “Evangelos Florakis” naval base in Marie, the French government has expressed interest in the upgrading of the “Andreas Papandreou”. As Sigmalive reports.
He noted that contacts were made with European Commission President Ursula von der Lien, so that there can be financial support for the Naval Base Commission, so that it can be used by Member States of the European Union.
Concerning Turkey’s ability to participate in the European Safe financial tool, Mr. Christodoulides said that CAnkara can be involved should have a defensive agreement with the EUwhich requires unanimity to the Council, which is also represented by the Republic of Cyprus.
At the beginning of 2025, and by decision of then President Joe Biden, Cyprus was included in US equipment programs and became eligible to receive defense equipment, supplies and services Through strategic programs such as Foreign Military Sales, Excess Defense Articles Divestment (EDA) and other military aid programs.