Filenews 8 April 2024
The Ministry of Defence announces, in cooperation with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, the organization and execution of the Multinational Exercise of Civil-Military Cooperation "ARGONAUT 2024".
The exercise, starting today 08 April, will last until 12 April 2024 and will be conducted in three phases, in the sea, air and land space of the Republic of Cyprus (FIR and EEZ).
It was designed under the General Coordination of the National Guard, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Rescue Search Coordination Center, as well as with the participation of a large number of state agencies. Aeronautical assets and personnel of foreign countries participate in the exercise.
In the context of the exercise, the Special National Plans "ESTIA" and "TEFKROS" will be tested, concerning the reception of civilians from neighbouring areas, as well as the response to Search and Rescue (Search and Rescue) incidents within the area of responsibility of the Republic of Cyprus.
The exercise will be attended by a large number of foreign military and diplomats.
