‘Iris 2026’ Exercise Reported to Involve Greek F-16 Jets

The Alithia newspaper reported that the ‘Iris 2026’ exercise began the day before yesterday and will end tomorrow. The paper described it as one of the most important annual training activities of the Greek Cypriot National Guard (RMMO). The headline of the report states that the exercise is being conducted with the participation of Greek F-16 fighter jets.

According to a statement from the RMMO General Staff, the exercise is part of broader operational planning and aims to test plans and procedures in a complex, modern operational environment. The report said particular importance is placed on operational readiness, cooperation between different units, and the effective evaluation of accessible weapon systems.

The four-day exercise includes live-fire shooting, the paper wrote, and the training will reach its peak tomorrow.