Civilnet
By Alexander Pracht
Armenia, Greece, and Cyprus stepped up their defense collaboration following a series of consultations held in Athens yesterday. The meetings resulted in signing defense cooperation plans for 2025, covering a wide range of military projects, while the discussions addressed key areas like troop training, military education, joint exercises, and advisory support, emphasizing long-term cooperation between the countries.
"Collaboration has made considerable progress, covering essential areas that demand consistent, long-term efforts," Armenia's Defense Ministry stated, praising Greece and Cyprus for their role in bolstering Armenian military capabilities. Levon Ayvazyan, who heads the Defense Policy and International Cooperation Department at Armenia's Defense Ministry, highlighted the ongoing armed forces reform and stressed the significance of partnerships with Greece and Cyprus.
The consultations also reviewed the progress of 2024 initiatives and considered the impact of regional and global developments, aiming to enhance defense ties further in the coming years.
Greek media reported last month that Athens might transfer modernized S-300 missile systems and other Russian-made equipment to Yerevan after 2026, once Greece replaces them with Israeli air defenses. Such a deal would likely require Moscow’s approval but is expected to be agreed upon as Russia could profit from maintaining these weapons in Armenia while also preventing them from ending up in Ukraine.
Armenia’s armed forces also participated in the Olympic Cooperation-24 military exercises in Greece last month alongside forces from eight other nations, including France, Georgia, and Cyprus, in a multinational drill focused on improving operational readiness and interoperability.
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