Defence: Commercial Agreement Between Cyprus and France for 200 Armoured Vehicles

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With the support of the European SAFE programme, Nicosia is planning to acquire more than 150 armoured vehicles, some of which are equipped with state-of-the-art anti-tank missiles, from French companies KNDS and Arquus.

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For a time, the Republic of Cyprus relied heavily on Russia and Serbia [or the former Yugoslavia] to equip its National Guard. As a result, the National Guard still possesses, among other things, T-80 tanks, BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles, BM-21 Grad artillery pieces, and defense systems... This article, "Cyprus Considers Joining the SCORPION Program with the Purchase of 80 Griffon and 100 Serval Vehicles," first appeared on Zone Militaire.

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Nicosia wants to acquire about 80 Griffon and about 100 Servals armed for some by the Akeron MP missile (MBDA) from KNDS France. Cyprus also negotiates with Arquus the renovation of part of its fleet of VAB tanks (about 80).