From 20 to 24 March 2022, in the framework of the implementation of the Bilateral Defence Cooperation Programme between Cyprus and Israel for the year 2022, an exercise took place in the maritime area southwest of Cyprus, the annual multinational aeronautical exercise "NOBLE DINA - 2022", with the participation of floating and flying assets of the Armed Forces (AF) of the Republic of Cyprus (RoC), Greece, the USA, France and Israel, which was also the organizing country.
The scenario of the exercise included various training activities in a maritime environment, such as Tactical Movements and Advance Manoeuvres, Warship Escort, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Aerial Cooperation Operations, as well as a Search and Rescue exercise, under the coordination of the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (SRCC) of the RoC.
In particular, the RS participated in all phases of the exercise with the General Support Vessel (GSV) ALASIA, of the Naval Command and additionally during the execution of the Search and Rescue episode, an AW-139 helicopter of the Air Force Command, the Patrol Vessel (PF) TSOMAKIS and the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OTV) IOANNIDIS of the Naval Command participated.
The exercise, which is part of the network of international cooperation developed by the RS, provides the opportunity for the personnel of the AF and the CFSED to co-train with the forces of friendly and allied countries, thus promoting interoperability and highlighting the excellent relations between the participating states.
(IK)
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