in-cyprus 17 February 2020 -Edited by Maria Myles
Cyprus’ Navy presented today its two new acquisitions, “Posidonas 1” and “Nireas 1”, at a special ceremony at the old Limassol port.
Speaking at the ceremony, Navy chief Charalambos Charalambous, said the purpose of the navy related events is for everybody to understand the significance of the sea in the survival of the country and its contribution to the local economy.
“Our navy is a dynamic part of the National Guard, which through training and technological advancement, in cooperation with other branches of the armed forces acts as a deterrent to any offensive,
Both crafts were made in Italy in 2019 and upgrade the operational capability of the naval forces.
CNA
