🪖 The participation of the National Guard ship «ΠΑΘ Ιωαννίδης» in joint exercises with large foreign frigates looks impressive, but at the same time highlights the weak point of the Cypriot fleet.

🤷‍♂️ Currently, this is the only open-sea patrol ship in the Naval Command of the National Guard.

🚢 Initially, Cyprus planned to acquire a second ship of the same class, but these plans were never realized. Against the backdrop of regular exercises with larger naval forces, the issue of strengthening its own fleet remains relevant.

@cyprus_kipr