On 30 and 31 March 2023, in the context of the presence of the French Helicopter Carrier MISTRAL, in the maritime area of Cyprus, the French National Guard and the Armed Forces (AF) of France co-organized the event, the Tactical Post-Troop Exercise (TAMS) of small-scale special operations, called "ARIADNI - 23", with the participation of special operations sections of the National Guard Command of the National Guard and the French National Defence Forces.
The aim of the TAMS was to familiarise personnel with special operations items through interaction. In particular, the scenario of the exercise included, among other things, training in the combat of populated areas, tactical communications and data exchange, as well as the conduct of joint aeronautical gymnasiums.
The exercise, which was organised for the first time, is part of the Bilateral Defence Cooperation Programme (DLCP) between the National Defence Forces of the Republic of Cyprus and France. It is considered to be particularly beneficial as it provides the opportunity for National Guard special operations personnel to be co-trained with their French counterparts, thus promoting interoperability and highlighting the excellent relations between the two countries' armed forces.
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