Cyprus 'critical' to global security, UK Deputy Commander says
Lieutenant General Thomas Copinger-Symes, the Deputy Commander of UK Strategic Command, told Forces News Cyprus is "absolutely essential".
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Royals Watch: Prince of Wales band plays 'Let It Go' for Cyprus Royal visit
The Earl and Countess of Wessex have been visiting RAF Akrotiri as part of a three-day tour of the island.
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Royals Earl and Countess of Wessex visit personnel on trip to Cyprus
The Royal couple were greeted by the Commander British Forces Cyprus.
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Aircraft Investigation under way over Watchkeeper crash in Mediterranean
An Army drone crashed off the coast of Cyprus last month.
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Cyprus Bomb disposal experts exercise against CBRN threats
EOD teams tackled simulated risks during training in Cyprus.
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Cyprus Army puts experimental kit to the test in Cyprus
Soldiers were tasked with testing new equipment to determine its feasibility for future use across the British Army.
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Army Fake blood and gore prepares troops for real-life casualty evacuations
The training in Cyprus allows Signallers to practise how to look after and evacuate casualties on the battlefield.
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Rugby Union British Army beat RAF in Cyprus Inter Services clash
A 25-17 win at RAF Akrotiri was the first Inter Services rugby union match to take place in Cyprus since 2019.
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Cyprus Order! House of Commons Speaker visits personnel in Cyprus
Honorary Colonel Sir Lindsay Hoyle landed at RAF Akrotiri on board a Griffin helicopter from 84 Squadron.
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RAF Watch: Extra RAF fighter jets deploy to Cyprus amid Russia tensions
The four additional Typhoon fighter jets are tasked with patrolling the skies over Eastern Europe.
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Cyprus BFBS presenter swaps jobs with RAF Sergeant
Mark Humphries returned to his old RAF job and gave one technician their time on the microphone.
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Army Watch: British Army peacekeepers rescue adorable puppies
The UK peacekeeping mission tweeted: "Not all heroes wear capes – some wear camouflage."
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Cyprus Behind-the-scenes with Met Office experts advising operations at RAF Akrotiri
Forces News got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how Met Office experts keep RAF Akrotiri's operations running smoothly.
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Army Pelted with potatoes and petrol bombs, regiment gets riot ready
Troops from the Royal Anglian Regiment based in Cyprus have been testing their riot containment skills.
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Cyprus Cyprus: UK military's last remaining search and rescue squadron celebrates half-century
All three of 84 Squadron's Griffin helicopters toured the island in an impressive formation flight to mark the milestone.
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RAF In pictures: RAF's 84 Squadron 50th anniversary of operations in Cyprus
84 Squadron is based at RAF Akrotiri and is the RAF's last remaining Search and Rescue squadron.