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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Turkey warns Israeli air defense system could destabilise Cyprus
Turkey is closely monitoring Cyprus' reported procurement of an Israeli air defence system, Turkish officials said Thursday, warning that the move could destabilise a "fragile balance" on the divided island. Turkish defence ministry officials expressed concerns over reports suggesting that an Israeli-made Barak MX integrated air defence system had been delivered to Cyprus. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with governmen…
Cyprus has received the Israeli Barak MX air defense system to gradually replace the older Russian Tor M1 system.
Turkey Warns of Tensions as Cyprus Acquires Israeli Defence System
Turkey is closely watching Cyprus' acquisition of an Israeli air defence system, asserting it could upset the island's stability. Turkish officials believe Cyprus' armament poses a threat to peace, following past tensions. The new system significantly upgrades Cyprus' defence, raising concerns in Ankara.

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.
Turkey monitoring reports Cyprus getting Israeli defence system, official says
ANKARA - Turkey is monitoring \"attempts to disrupt the balance in Cyprus\" and will act to safeguard security in the north of the island, a Turkish official said on Thursday after Cypriot reports that the government there had procured an air defence system from Israel. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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