Greek naval vessel rotation in Cyprus

The Greek frigate Kimon is departing Cyprus following a deployment that began on March 4, when it arrived alongside the frigate Psara in response to regional security concerns and a drone attack on the Akrotiri base. Simultaneously, the frigate Elli departed the Salamis naval base for Cyprus on Monday morning. While official details remain pending, reports suggest the arrival of the Elli is intended to facilitate a rotation, likely replacing the Psara rather than the Kimon. Both vessels are equipped with the Kentavros drone defense system to enhance operational capabilities. Greek authorities have confirmed that the mission is part of ongoing military cooperation between Greece and Cyprus to maintain regional stability. The presence of additional naval assets and F-16 fighter jets remains a subject of monitoring, though specific durations for the continued deployment of these units have not been disclosed.