Contract Signed for Acquisition of 12 Sherpa Armored Vehicles by Cyprus
May 8, 2025
The Republic of Cyprus has signed a contract to acquire 12 Sherpa armored vehicles from the French company Arquus at the DEFEA 2025 exhibition. The vehicles will be used as platforms for firing Akeron anti-tank missiles, enhancing Cyprus's military capabilities. The interest in acquiring the Sherpas became known in June 2024, following a successful demonstration in Cyprus in 2022. This purchase is part of broader efforts to modernize the defense capabilities of the country.