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GREEK
CYPRIOTS BUY 12 ATTACK HELICOPTERS FROM RUSSIA (05.03.02)
While
the process of face-to-face negotiations is continuing between the two leaders
in Cyprus, with the aim of finding a just and lasting settlement to the Cyprus
issue, the Greek Cypriot side is continuing with its ongoing rearmament
campaign.
According
to news received from NTV, despite all objections from the U.S.A and Turkey,
the Greek Cypriot administration has purchased 12 MI-35 type attack
helicopters from Russia.
Additionally
within the framework of the 2002 defence budget the Greek Cypriot
administration is also considering the purchase of T-80 tanks and BMP-3
armoured combat vehicles. The purchase of a fleet of Mirage F-1 war planes,
which will be deployed in the Paphos Base, are also being planned.
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