Greece and Cyprus conclude search and rescue exercise
The purpose of the exercise was to test and evaluate the response readiness of the search-rescue system in the event of an air accident within the Athens FIR.
The bilateral interdisciplinary search and rescue exercise called "Eagle" took place on November 30 in the maritime area between Rhodes and Kastellorizo, with the participation of forces from Greece and Cyprus.
The Hellenic Armed Forces participated with the gunboat "Nikiphoros" of the Hellenic Navy, a Super Puma AS-332 helicopter of the Hellenic Air Force and a floating vessel of the Coast Guard - Hellenic Coast Guard, while the National Guard participated with an AW 139 helicopter.
The purpose of the exercise was to test and evaluate the response readiness of the search-rescue system in the event of an air accident within the Athens FIR.