The Biden administration has authorized Cyprus to purchase American military equipment, signaling a significant shift in its defense strategy. This decision allows Cyprus to modernize its National Guard, although specific armament purchases remain uncertain, according to senior fellow George Tzogopoulos. The US arms embargo imposed on Cyprus in 1987 had previously driven the country to procure military supplies from Russia and France. Recently, Cyprus has sought to diversify its defense sources and align more closely with Western and NATO-compatible weaponry. This move underscores Cyprus’s growing strategic ties with the United States and its shift toward modernized defense systems. Original news