Alleged Turkish ‘Steel Dome’ deployment in the north raises security concerns in Cyprus

Turkey has reportedly expanded its air defence network in the north with the deployment of advanced systems described as part of a so called “Steel Dome” deterrent.

Regional media outlets, citing satellite imagery and Turkish press reports, say the deployment includes Hisar medium range anti-missile systems integrated into a wider defence architecture.

The system is believed to be operating from Kyrenia and connected to Turkey’s central command infrastructure, significantly...