Cyprus buys Israeli drones amid tensions with Turkey over sea drilling
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Cyprus has acquired four Israeli-made drones, according to the Cypriot defense ministry, amid tensions with Turkey over gas exploration in the island's waters.
Kathimerini Cyprus website said the drones, bought at a cost of $13 million in a first for the country, will be used to monitor its exclusive economic zone where international energy companies are searching for natural gas despite opposition from Turkey.
Israel's Aeronautics that makes the Aerostar Tactical UAS (TUAS), a drone with a wingspan of 8.7 meters (28 feet), would not confirm the sale, citing company policy to not divulge the identity of clients.
