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Cyprus to Lease Four Black Hawk Helicopters for Firefighting

Published March 20, 2026, 14:01
Cyprus to Lease Four Black Hawk Helicopters for Firefighting

The Cypriot Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement to lease four BLACK HAWK firefighting helicopters from HELI COMPANY of Slovakia. The agreement, valid from April 1st, 2026 to October 31st, 2026, with a possibility of extension, aims to strengthen Cyprus's operational capabilities in preventing and suppressing forest fires. This move is considered important for protecting human life and the natural environment. The agreement was signed by the Director of Defence, Panagiotis Symeou, and the CEO of HELI COMPANY, Dzurus Josef. The Ministry of Defence states that it continues to take measures to enhance readiness and effective fire response.