The Cypriot National Guard is a combined arms force and represents the organised air, land and sea capabilities of the Republic of Cyprus. Equipment is mostly imported from other countries, since the country has very limited heavy industrial and commercial industrial capacity due to its small population and land mass (excluding Northern Cyprus).
Infantry Equipment
This list contains equipment which is in use by the Cypriot National Guard.
Camouflages
Small Arms
Land Forces
Transport, Logistics and Support
Armored vehicles
Artillery
Airforce
Air defense
Aircraft
Retired aircraft include the Mil Mi-35P.
Naval Forces
Surface defense
Surface Ships
Future Procurements
In the last decade, the Cypriot National Guard has pushed for a complete modernization of its capabilities and equipment. In light of the recent lifting of the US imposed embargo of the '80s in 2022, Cyprus has started showing interest on multiple Western weapon systems. Cyprus also being a part of the European Union which means it is part of defensive programs involving other European nations.
Gallery
See also
- Military operations during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus
- Turkish invasion of Cyprus
- Armoured vehicles of the Cypriot National Guard
- Cyprus Navy
- Cyprus Air Forces
References
