The air defence exercise "APHRODITE SHIELD" took place on Thursday, with the participation of the Air Defence Units of the National Guard Air Command and aircraft of the Royal Air Force.
A statement said the purpose of the exercise, which was conducted for the first time, was to train National Guard air defence personnel in air force deployment tactics, increase operational readiness and the level of standardisation in planning and conducting air operations.
The air defense system, as well as the self-protection system of the National Guard facilities was activated and its performance was evaluated in realistic conditions, facing modern fighter aircraft.
In addition, personnel practiced tactical weapons control and information transfer procedures as well as the air defense procedures of the Air Control Center.
The statement added that the exercise, which is part of the Bilateral Defence Cooperation Programme between the Republic of Cyprus and the United Kingdom, is considered to be particularly beneficial as it provides an opportunity for National Guard personnel to co-train with units of the British Armed Forces, thus promoting interoperability and developing relations in the field of air cooperation.
Source: CNA
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