The Multinational Civil-Military Cooperation Exercise “Argonaut 2026” takes place from May 11th to May 15th, 2026, the Ministry of Defence announced.
Within the framework of the exercise, it is noted that the Special National Plans ‘ESTIA’ and ‘TEFKROS’ will be implemented and evaluated. These plans pertain to the reception of civilians from neighboring conflict zones, as well as the response to Search and Rescue incidents within the area of responsibility of the Republic of Cyprus.
According to the Ministry, the exercise will be conducted in three phases, across the maritime, aerial, and land domains of the Republic of Cyprus (FIR and EEZ). The planning, execution, and overall coordination are carried out by the National Guard, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Joint Rescue Coordination Center. A large number of government agencies will participate, as well as personnel and aeronautical and naval assets from the Republic of Cyprus and foreign countries.
A significant number of foreign observers will also be present to observe the exercise.