Friday 29 / May / 2026
New Delhi: Cyprus showed interest in purchasing Indian military equipment Particularly BrahMos supersonic missiles, mentioning New Delhi's proven capabilities and the "real situation" testing of its hardware, according to a Cypriot official.
The defence push follows the elevation of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Cyprus last year.
Cyprus is currently looking to utilise its 1.2 billion euro defence budget to enhance military capabilities, specifically exploring procurement and joint ventures with the Indian defence industry, including the drone sector.
The Greek Cypriot administration is reportedly planning to expand defense cooperation with India and purchase BrahMos supersonic missiles as part of a broader strategic partnership between the two sides.
Reports in Greek Cypriot and Indian media said the Greek Cypriot administration is working with India on a defense cooperation roadmap covering the 2026-2031 period.
The plan reportedly includes joint military training, port visits, maritime security, cybersecurity, and technical defense cooperation.
The Greek Cypriot administration is also said to be interested in Indian weapons systems, including BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. Highlighting regional security and defence cooperation, a Cypriot official noted that India's military capabilities have been thoroughly tested in real-world scenarios, proving their reliability.
During high-level bilateral discussions, both sides also deliberated on Turkey within the context of regional developments and the Cyprus issue.
Underscoring India's growing economic footprint, the official reiterated that Indian companies are actively investing in Cyprus, leveraging the island nation as a strategic "gateway to Europe" with full access to the European market.
Moving forward, India and Cyprus have agreed to deepen cooperation in two critical sectors: bolstering defense industrial ties and enhancing connectivity.
