Cyprus Approves €1.2 Billion Arms Program While Turkey Misses SAFE Deadline
November 29, 2025
Turkey and South Korea will not meet the deadline for submitting plans to the European defense program SAFE. In contrast, Cyprus has approved an arms program worth about €1.2 billion, requiring at least 15% participation from Cypriot companies. President Christodoulides emphasizes the importance of this program for the local industry and the country's deterrence capabilities. The requests from Turkey and South Korea will be examined, but no developments are expected before the completion of the process for member states. This situation indicates a divide between Cyprus and the other two countries within the European framework.