The Cyprus National Guard has added locally manufactured H-10 Poseidon unmanned aircraft to its artillery arsenal, the Defence Ministry revealed during celebrations for Artillery Day and Saint Barbara, the patron saint of artillery, at the Stylianos Kalpourtzis camp in Delikipos.
The drones, built by Limassol-based Swarmly Aero, are now operational within the Artillery’s weapons inventory for surveillance, reconnaissance and target designation missions, according to philenews.
Swarmly Aero has completed training for personnel who will operate the systems, which have been integrated into the Artillery’s operational planning. The company also delivered a Command and Control (C2) station to the National Guard alongside the unmanned aircraft.
The H-10 Poseidon ranks among the most advanced tactical unmanned aircraft in its class, offering operational capabilities that significantly enhance ground forces’ surveillance and precision.
Designed for long-duration flights even in adverse weather conditions, the H-10 features an advanced day-and-night electro-optical system enabling continuous surveillance, reconnaissance and real-time intelligence gathering.
The aircraft can designate targets, allowing precise detection and geolocation of enemy positions to support friendly fire missions.
Its extended flight endurance and stability make it suitable for border patrols, monitoring critical infrastructure, early warning missions and tactical support in operational environments. Secure encrypted communications ensure data transmits reliably to the operations centre without risk of interference.
The H-10 Poseidon model is currently operating on battlefields in Ukraine, where reports indicate it has performed excellently.
The National Guard is recruiting five non-commissioned officers on contract to staff the External Pilot (EP) speciality for the Unmanned Aircraft System, following a notice issued by the Defence Ministry.
The recruitment does not concern the H-10 Poseidon drones but older systems acquired by the National Guard in 2019, according to sources.
Defence Ministry spokesman Christos Pieris said the National Guard needs five to six additional personnel for the 470 Unmanned Aircraft Squadron to operate these assets for longer periods.
He noted that staff from the manufacturer are in Cyprus and are expected to train interested operators. The recruitment notice for the A4 grade position is expected to strengthen the unit’s capabilities.
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