Filenews 13 January 2026 - by Andreas Pogiatzis
The official presentation ceremony of the new H-10 Poseidon drones, of the Cypriot company Swarmly Aero, took place today, at the Patroklos Kokkinos camp in Mosfiloti, the headquarters of the 195th Observation Artillery Battery (PAPAR).
The ceremony was attended, among others, by members of the Defense Committee of the Parliament and the Ministry of Defense. The ceremony began with a Trisagion, followed by speeches by the Commander of the Artillery Command and the Chief of the General Staff, followed by a small flight demonstration of the new drone.
During his speech, the Chief of the National Guard, Emmanuel Theodorou, expressed "warm thanks to the Management and staff of the company for this valuable contribution, which is a significant investment in national security and practical proof of the possibility of domestic production of defense systems and the prospect of development of the Cypriot defense industry".
He explained that "the Poseidon drone is already being used in real conditions on the Ukrainian front and has met the requirements of a modern, high-intensity operational environment."
As the Chief of the National Guard said, "in the modern operational reality, the power of Artillery is not determined only by calibre or range, but by the ability to quickly and accurately target and access to real-time information. The operational integration of the Poseidon into the Observation Artillery Battery of the Artillery Command contributes precisely in this direction," he noted.
The capabilities of the Cypriot drone
The Artillery Command received two drones of the type, from the Swarmly company, in the form of a donation. These are state-of-the-art means that can fly at a height of 5 kilometers and at a distance of 50 kilometers, day and night under the most difficult conditions. They are able to carry out missions of observation, pointing and correction of targets.
The H-10 Poseidon has the ability to transmit real-time data to all National Guard Batteries, providing accurate insight into the position and movement of targets on the ground. This is an operational capability that did not exist until today in the army's arsenal and substantially upgrades the way artillery units coordinate, target and react immediately.
In addition, according to data from manufacturers, the drone shows extremely low observability, which makes it particularly difficult and even practically impossible to detect by enemy forces. Its very limited thermal footprint drastically reduces the chances of detection by infrared sensors, while its design limits the reflection of electromagnetic waves, making it difficult to detect it by enemy radars.
Both its aerodynamic shape and coloration, which have been chosen with a view to reducing visibility, play a decisive role. These factors make the drone almost "invisible", not only to the naked eye but also to modern means of surveillance and observation, further enhancing its operational effectiveness in environments of increased threat.
The drone incorporates an advanced internal suite of anti-jamming and anti-spoofing systems, which significantly increases its resilience against electronic jamming and attempts to deceive navigation systems. As a result, it becomes particularly difficult to intercept it by means of electronic warfare.
Although the drone is capable of navigating via GPS, the operator has the ability, in case of interference or signal alteration, to deactivate the specific system and continue the flight using alternative satellite navigation systems.
One of Europe's largest drone suppliers
The Swarmly company has supplied the Ukrainian Army with more than 200 H-10 Poseidons, to date, while it has also exported to Indonesia. According to the company's CEO Gary Rafalovsky, these exports make it the largest exporter of drones from a European state to countries outside the European Union.
This is a development of particular importance, not only for the company itself but also for the country as a whole, as its presence on the European defense map is substantially strengthened. This success demonstrates that domestic know-how can compete equally with countries with long and consolidated power in the field of defense industry, claiming a role in sectors of high added value and advanced technologies.
At the same time, new prospects are created for participation in European programs, partnerships and research initiatives, strengthening the country's extroversion and its interconnection with critical production and innovation chains.
