There are approximately 950 troops in Cyprus, consisting of personnel from the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. The British military presence in Cyprus is part of the UK’s commitment to the UN peacekeeping mission on the island, known as UNFICYP (United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus).
According to a quote from The Guardian, “The strategic importance of British bases in Cyprus endures and the UK military, which has a shared interest in securing stability in the eastern Mediterranean, will want to remain within reach of this key region.”
Here are some additional interesting facts about the British military presence in Cyprus:
The two British sovereign base areas (SBAs) in Cyprus, Akrotiri and Dhekelia, cover a total land area of 98 square miles.
Akrotiri is home to RAF Akrotiri, which is one of the UK’s largest overseas bases and has played a significant role in a number of military operations, including the Gulf War and the recent campaign against ISIS.
The British bases in Cyprus are used not only for military purposes, but also for humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations. For example, RAF Akrotiri was a hub for UK aid efforts following the devastating earthquakes that struck Nepal in 2015.
The presence of British military personnel in Cyprus has historically been a contentious issue, with some Cypriots calling for the withdrawal of all foreign troops from the island.
However, the British government has repeatedly emphasized the importance of maintaining the military presence in Cyprus, both for UK national security interests and as a contribution to regional stability.
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Cyprus became divided after tensions rose between the Greek and Turkish populations following the country’s independence from Britain, leading to a Greek-backed coup in 1974. Turkey intervened unilaterally to protect the Turkish minority, which embarrassed the military government in Greece and led to international condemnation when Turkey continued to push further across the island. The Turkish Cypriot administration was created, and many people were forced out of their homes and cleared from the north. In 1983, the Turkish Cypriot government declared independence, which was only supported by Turkey, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Despite international condemnation, the island remains divided today.
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Cypriot National Guard
National Guard of Cyprus
Conscription
14 months
Active personnel
12,000
Reserve personnel
75,000
Expenditures
858 military personnel
The 858 military personnel are from Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Hungary, Paraguay, Peru, Serbia, Slovakia and the United Kingdom. On 31 October 2019, Ghana began contributing to the peacekeeping forces in Cyprus.
The reply will be: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Cyprus military size for 2019 was 16,000.00, a 0% increase from 2018.
How strong is Cyprus military?
The response is: Definitions
STAT
Cyprus
Armed forces personnel > Total
10,750Ranked 124th.
Attack helicopters
15 Ranked 15th.
Main battle tanks
184 Ranked 9th.
Percent of GDP
3.8% Ranked 28th.
How many Greek troops are in Cyprus?
Response will be:
Hellenic (Greek) Force in Cyprus
Size
c. 950
Part of
Hellenic Army
Garrison/HQ
Nicosia, Cyprus ("Camp of Major Sotirios Staurianakos")
Nickname(s)
Eldykarioi (Greek: Ελδυκάριοι)
How many Turkish troops are in Cyprus?
The answer is:
Cyprus Turkish Peace Force Command
Country
Northern Cyprus
Allegiance
Turkish Armed Forces
Size
40,000+
Headquarters
Girne
What is the military size of Cyprus?
In reply to that: Cyprus military size for 2019 was 16,000.00, a 0% increase from 2018. Cyprus military size for 2018 was 16,000.00, a 0% increase from 2017. Cyprus military size for 2017 was 16,000.00, a 1.59% increase from 2016. Cyprus military size for 2016 was 15,750.00, a 23.53% increase from 2015.
What is British Forces Cyprus?
As an answer to this: British Forces Cyprus, the military arm of the Bases, is well-known throughout Cyprus and has its headquarters in Episkopi. It is very much the public face of the organisation, and is led by a two-star military commander who has a dual-role: the SBA Administrator (the head of the SBAs) and Commander British Forces Cyprus.
How many Turkish troops are on the island of Cypriots?
In reply to that: We cannot," he said, adding that Turkey already has 40,000 troops on the island and will reinforce them with land, naval and aerial weapons, ammunition and vehicles, Erdogan said. "Everyone must know that this last step will not go unresponded and that every precaution will be taken for the security of the Turkish Cypriots," Erdogan said.
Will Turkey re-inforce its military presence in Northern Cyprus?
REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo ISTANBUL, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Turkey will re-inforce its military presence in northern Cyprus after the United States lifted defence trade restrictions on Cyprus, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
How many soldiers did Cyprus have?
As outlined by the tripartite Treaty of Alliance (1960) and defined by the early Constitution of 1960–1963, Cyprus was entitled to an army of 2,000 men, to be made up of 60% Greek and 40% Turkish personnel. The Cyprus army was a short-lived volunteer force from 1960-4.
Does Greece have a military in Cyprus?
Response will be: Greece currently maintains a garrison of 950 men in the Republic of Cyprus under the designation Hellenic Force in Cyprus (ELDYK), but this is not officially part of the Cyprus military and mostly takes orders from Greece’s Hellenic Army General Staff.
Are British troops still in Cyprus?
In reply to that: British troops remain on the island to this day as part of a United Nations peacekeeping force. In the early 1950s, the majority Greek-Cypriot population of Cyprus had been demanding Enosis, or union with Greece.
Will Turkey re-inforce its military presence in Northern Cyprus?
Response: REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo ISTANBUL, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Turkey will re-inforce its military presence in northern Cyprus after the United States lifted defence trade restrictions on Cyprus, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
