France to send anti-drone systems to Cyprus

NICOSIA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 03rd Mar, 2026) France plans to send anti-missile and anti-drone systems to Cyprus after a British air base ​on the island was attacked by drones, the Cyprus news ‌Agency (CNA) said on Tuesday.

France would send anti-missile and anti-drone systems, as well as a frigate, CNA reported. It said French President Emmanuel Macron communicated the intention to Cypriot President Nikos ​Christodoulides early on Tuesday.