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On Tuesday, 23 May 2023, the air defence exercise "APHRODITE SHIELD" took place, in which the Air Defence Units of the Air Command (AA) and aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom (UK) participated.
The purpose of the exercise, which was planned and coordinated by the DA and the Royal Air Force, was to train National Guard air defence personnel in air force deployment tactics, to increase operational readiness and the level of standardization in planning and conducting air operations. Specifically, during the exercise, the air defense system and the self-protection system of the National Guard facilities were activated and their 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 exercise, which is part of the Bilateral Defence Cooperation Programme between the Armed Forces (AF) of the Republic of Cyprus and the UK, is considered to be particularly beneficial, as it provides the opportunity for the AA personnel to be co-trained with corresponding units of the UK AF, thus promoting interoperability and the development of relations in the field of air cooperation.
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