Cyprus Acquires the Barak MX and Turkish Reactions
September 18, 2025
Cyprus has acquired the Barak MX air defense system from Israel, prompting strong reactions from Turkey. Defense Minister Vasilis Palma asserted that the circumstances now differ from the past S300 case, which involved heavy pressures. He emphasized Cyprus's right to defend its sovereignty. Palma described Turkey's reactions as hypocritical in light of the Turkish military presence in Cyprus. The strategy of Cyprus focuses on avoiding provocative public statements.