Cyprus’s defence and security sector was strongly represented at the Eurosatory international defence exhibition in Paris, where 15 Cypriot companies presented advanced technologies across land, sea, air and cyber domains.
“Every year is better,” Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said, describing the Cyprus pavilion and the country’s growing footprint at one of the world’s largest defence exhibitions.
The presence of Cypriot firms was accompanied by the signing of cooperation memoranda and a series of meetings aimed at developing partnerships with international defence and security groups.
Officials said the visibility of the Cyprus flag at major defence exhibitions contributes to the country’s broader defence and diplomatic profile, while several of the systems presented have already been integrated into the National Guard’s equipment base.
Expanding defence ecosystem
Cyprus’ defence industry is increasingly covering a broad spectrum of capabilities, from research and design to manufacturing, software development, communications systems, sensors and operational deployment.
Companies showcased systems ranging from unmanned aerial vehicles and counter-drone technologies to maritime autonomy platforms, artificial intelligence tools and satellite communications.
Key companies and technologies
Among the participating firms was ADDITESS, which develops solutions for border management, critical infrastructure protection and cybersecurity, including incident reporting platforms, cyber-response systems and operational decision-support tools.
AmaDema focused on advanced materials and high-performance composites used in defence, aerospace and transport applications, aimed at improving durability and reducing energy consumption.
CELLOCK presented artificial intelligence-driven defence systems, command-and-control platforms, counter-drone technologies and autonomous systems, including mobile UAV production capabilities and loitering munitions solutions.
Ceranext showcased tactical signal intelligence systems used in border security, surveillance and search-and-rescue operations, along with command-and-control installations adaptable to vehicles and airborne platforms.
The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute highlighted autonomous surface and underwater systems for maritime surveillance, search and rescue operations, infrastructure protection and environmental monitoring.
CYRIC presented unmanned aerial and ground systems, artificial intelligence solutions, IoT-based sensors and ISR technologies for border control and infrastructure protection.
EBOS focused on swarm-based unmanned systems, enabling coordinated drone operations for surveillance, reconnaissance and logistics in complex operational environments.
Ecliptic Defence & Space highlighted dual-use technologies spanning energy systems, defence electronics and space applications, with emphasis on resilience and operational reliability.
Encorp presented communications, surveillance and command-and-control systems, along with technical integration services for defence and public sector clients.
Satellite operator Hellas Sat showcased secure communications capabilities for government, defence and remote operations, including data transmission and broadcast services.
Houtris exhibited customised military and tactical vehicles, command platforms and specialised transport solutions for operational environments.
Ianus Technologies presented data fusion and operational awareness platforms designed to support real-time decision-making in the field.
SignalGeneriX focused on electronic defence, spectrum monitoring, AI-driven threat detection and unmanned system support technologies.
SpaceBoats showcased unmanned marine platforms for coastal surveillance, port security, environmental monitoring and maritime defence missions.
Swarmly aero presented VTOL drones and autonomous maritime systems, including surveillance platforms and swarm technologies, although it did not participate in the Cyprus pavilion.
Growing industrial footprint
The overall picture emerging from Eurosatory is that Cyprus’ defence industry is evolving into an integrated ecosystem, with companies operating across the full technological chain.
From sensors and software to drones, maritime systems and artificial intelligence, Cypriot firms are increasingly positioning themselves in niche high-tech defence markets, with growing potential for international collaboration and operational deployment.