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US air force looks to upgrade Cyprus airbase as humanitarian staging post for the Middle East

Experts from the U.S. Air Force are assessing upgrades to Cyprus' air base for humanitarian operations in the Middle East, according to a Cypriot official.
The base's location allows for easy transfer of evacuees to civilian aircraft at a nearby airport.
The Cyprus government approved the assessment after a recent deployment of a U.S. Marine contingent at the base.
Bilateral relations between Cyprus and the U.S. Have improved significantly, following a pledge by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to support a clear Western orientation.

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US Air Force Looks to Upgrade Cyprus Air Base as Humanitarian Staging Post for the Middle East

Cyprus, which is only 184 kilometers (114 miles) from the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has acted as a transit point for the repatriation of foreign nationals fleeing conflict in the Middle East and beyond on numerous occasions in the past.

1 month ago·San Francisco, United States

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Military Times

US Air Force eyes Cyprus air base as humanitarian staging post

Experts from the U.S. Air Force are looking at ways to upgrade Cyprus’ premier air base for use as a humanitarian staging post in future operations in the Middle East, a Cypriot official told The Associated Press Thursday.

1 month ago·Vienna, United States

US Air Force looks to upgrade Cyprus airbase as humanitarian staging post for the Middle East

A Cypriot official says experts from the U.S. Air Force are looking at ways to upgrade Cyprus' premier air base for use as a humanitarian staging post in future operations in the Middle East.

1 month ago·United States

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U.S. Air Force looks to upgrade Cyprus airbase as humanitarian staging post for Middle East

A Cypriot official says experts from the U.S. Air Force are looking at ways to upgrade Cyprus’ premier air base for use as a humanitarian staging post in future operations

1 month ago·United States

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US military assessment team to arrive in Cyprus for defense upgrades

Cyprus-US relations have improved significantly in recent years, especially after the 2023 election of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides who has underscored Cyprus’ pro-Western stance and commitment to expanding defense ties with the U.S..

1 month ago·Mumbai, India

As defence ties strengthen, US assesses Cyprus base

A military assessment team from the United States will be in Cyprus this week as part of defence upgrades, Cypriot officials said on Tuesday, following an announcement from Washington of cooperation with the Mediterranean island.

1 month ago·Singapore

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