Cyprus agrees with Israel to acquire a warship for the Navy

What the sources report

According to a report by the Israeli newspaper Calcalist, an agreement is expected to be signed within the next few weeks, after the terms are finalised between the Israeli and Cypriot Ministries of Defence. Euronews Greek

Israel Shipyards will undertake the supply of the vessels, which will be equipped with weapons systems from Rafael. Euronews Greek

The second twin ship of the patrol vessel Archiploiarchos Andreas Ioannidis, Saar 62 class, is reportedly already built and is intended for the National Guard. Phileleftheros

Its delivery is estimated to take place by mid-2028 at the latest. Phileleftheros

Where they differ

Phileleftheros reports that the amount of 150 million euros concerns the purchase of the second ship and the installation of the new weapons systems, and that it has been approved by the parliamentary Defence Committee. Phileleftheros

liberal.gr reports that the Calcalist report does not give details on the exact number of vessels, the delivery deadline and the technical specifications. liberal.gr