AMBASSADOR MARKO BLAGOJEVIC ATTENDED THE FIRST FIRE SHOT FROM THE WEAPON SYSTEM DEVELOPED IN SERBIA AND INTRODUCED TO NATIONAL GUARD OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS

Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Marko Blagojevic, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus Charalambos Petrides, and the Commander of the National Guard Lieutenant General Demokritos Zervakis attended a military exercise on 11 February 2021 at the Kiti shooting range, where the first shot was fired from the self-propelled canon of Nora Alexander TGS.

Nora Alexander TGS weapon system is manufactured in Serbia and consists of 155mm self-propelled Nora B52KE cannons, armoured vehicles type Milosh and a surveillance system. The delivery of this weapon system is part of a multiannual plan for modernization of the RC armed forces.

After the firing of the first shot, the Defense Minister warmly congratulated the National Guard staff for the excellent training provided, noting that Cyprus is continuing efforts to upgrade its armed forces along the lines of modern needs.