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Cyprus on alert for suspicious object from Lebanon - Greek F16s take off
An alert was sounded in Cyprus as a possible suspicious object was detected in the airspace near Lebanon, as reported by the Government Spokesperson. “For precautionary reasons, all appropriate measures were taken by the competent authorities to investigate and, if necessary, deal with the incident. Further information will follow on the outcome,” he adds.
According to philenews, Greek F-16s took off to intercept the suspicious object. At the American embassy in Nicosia, the staff was taken to the basement as a precaution.
The alert was sounded shortly after 9:30 in the morning and ended half an hour later.
Four HAF F-16s take to Indian skies for multinational exercise “Tarang Shakti 24”
With 4 F-16 Block 52+ Advanced aircraft and personnel of 336 Squadron from 116 Fighter Wing, which was transported to India in 2 C-130 aircraft, the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is participating in the multi-national air exercise “Tarang Shakti 24”, which is being conducted at Jodhpur Air Base, India, till September 14.
Hellenic Air Force F-16 crashes - Pilot safe
The crash of the F-16 Block 52 + of the 337 Squadron in the Sporades due to engine "burnout"