DIMOCRITOS-2021

XXI and XXV armoured brigades of Hellenic Army at DIMOCRITOS-2021 exercise

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The First Rafale Fighters from France Ready for Delivery to Greek Air Force

The first fighters of this type are expected to be delivered in the summer from France to Greece, but the first aircraft is already technically ready.

According to the French website air-cosmos.com, the two-seater aircraft type B305 is ready for delivery, as all necessary modifications have been made in accordance with Greek specifications. Special equipment of the French Air Force has been removed from the aircraft as Rafale B is used to transport and launch ASMP-A missiles. Transport systems have also been installed as the French do not use full equipment during their missions.

According to the publication, 60 parts and systems were removed from the aircraft after 1,050 operating hours for a total of 45 days. As stated in the agreement, the aircraft must have a balance of flight time of at least two years prior to scheduled maintenance of approximately 360 flight hours.

The website also says that another Rafale C fighter is being prepared for Greece, as 10 fighter jets of this type will be delivered to HAF.

Multinational aeronautical training exercise MEDUSA 2020

The multinational aeronautical training exercise MEDUSA 2020 began on Monday 30 November, running until 06 December 2020, CyprusMail reported.

The multinational interdisciplinary exercise is taking place in the greater Alexandria area of Egypt and the Cairo Flight Information Region.

The Cypriot Defense Ministry said the exercise will take place in three phases that will deal with search and rescue, cyber war, surface drills and marine formations.

The MEDUSA exercise, which has taken place since 2017, is part of the tripartite cooperation between Cyprus, Greece and Egypt in Defense and Security.

This year this cooperation is enhanced with the participation of forces from France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The exercise  conducting in the broader region of Alexandria, Egypt, within the Cairo FIR.