Greek frigate undertakes training exercise with Cypriot National Guard

The Greek frigate the Elli has taken part in a joint training exercise with the Cypriot National Guard off the coast of Cyprus, the National Guard said on Tuesday.

The frigate was joined in the exercise by the Cypriot offshore patrol vessel the Ioannides, the Cypriot coastal patrol vessels the Tsomakis, the Ammochostos, and the Georgiou.

The Greek special operations craft the Panagos and the Agathos and a Greek AW139 search and rescue helicopter also took part in the exercise.