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Turkey's 'Iron Dome' in Cyprus Worries Athens and Nicosia

Published January 26, 2026, 09:11
Turkey's 'Iron Dome' in Cyprus Worries Athens and Nicosia

Turkey has deployed its so-called 'Iron Dome' in the northern part of Cyprus, significantly strengthening the region's air defense. According to Turkish media, this system creates difficulties for Athens' planning and changes the balance of power in Cyprus. The system includes radars, electronic warfare systems, and air defense missiles, rendering the Republic of Cyprus' H145M helicopters essentially inoperable. The deployment of the 'Iron Dome' is causing concern in Athens and Nicosia, as Turkey's technological superiority in the air creates operational problems. The Hakim system is considered the 'central brain' of Turkish air defense, integrating all elements in real-time.