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Turkey Warns Cyprus' Israeli Air Defense System Could Destabilize Island

Cyprus received full delivery of Israel Aerospace Industries' Barak MX system, enhancing air defense with 150 km interception range to counter Turkish air threats.

  • Turkey is closely monitoring Cyprus' reported procurement of an Israeli air defense system, warning that the move could destabilize a 'fragile balance' on the divided island.
  • Turkish officials expressed concerns that the Israeli-made Barak MX air defense system deployed in Cyprus could threaten peace and stability on the island and lead to 'dangerous consequences.'
  • Cyprus' defense minister said bolstering the country's defense capacity is critical for the island nation located close to the war-torn Middle East.
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Cyprus has received the Israeli Barak MX air defense system to gradually replace the older Russian Tor M1 system.

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Turkey warns Cyprus' Israeli air defense system could destabilize island

Turkey is closely monitoring Cyprus’ reported procurement of an Israeli air defense system, Turkish officials said Thursday, warning that the move could destabilize a “fragile balance” on the divided island.

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Greek Reporter broke the news in on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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