Official Twitter for British Forces Cyprus and the Sovereign Base Areas.
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BFCyprus retweeted
A pleasure to meet @bfcyprus personnel this week and hear about their work supporting UK operations and regional security.
Also an honour to represent the UK at the Cyprus Independence Day Parade.
ALT The Chief of the Defence Staff speaking to personnel at British Forces Cyprus.
ALT The Chief of the Defence Staff speaking to personnel at British Forces Cyprus.
BFCyprus retweeted
🚁 The first @AirbusHeli H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 has taken to the skies from RAF Akrotiri.
The aircraft provides a 24/7 response capability in Cyprus and will support missions including search & rescue and aerial firefighting.
@bfcyprus
BFCyprus retweeted
Two new @Airbus H145 helicopters have arrived at @bfcyprus, going from contract to capability in two years under a £148m @DefenceHQ programme 🚁
Firefighting and transportation are just some of the ways the new capability will support the @RoyalAirForce. des.mod.uk/new-jupiter-hc-mk…
BFCyprus retweeted
📰 In @BFCyprus, @SSAFA's Community Health Team supports children and families through school-based health services focused on prevention, wellbeing and early support ▸ ssaf.as/1HG
ALT SSAFA's Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Craig Johnson provides on-site healthcare to one of the children living within the British Forces Cyprus community.
BFCyprus retweeted
It's time for your #CSOC Year In Review!
From our educators to medics, cyber operators to innovators, and personnel deployed across the world, our specialists keep the UK safe at home and strong abroad.
#YearInReview #Defence #Cyber #Specialists #Military #Wrapped #Wrapped2025
BFCyprus retweeted
There's fit…and then there's Gurkha fit💪
Personnel at @RAFAkrotiri took on the legendary Nepalese Doko Challenge—carrying a 10 kg basket over a gruelling 5 km course. A true test of endurance and spirit
See how they got on👀
BFCyprus retweeted
Why we remember.
From those who serve.
#LestWeForget
BFCyprus retweeted
Our Armed Forces in Cyprus are doing vital work to keep Britain safe at home and strong abroad.
Defence Minister Louise Sandher-Jones met with personnel and their families, heard their stories, saw their challenges and explored how we can improve life for those stationed abroad.
ALT Our Armed Forces in Cyprus are doing vital work to keep Britain safe at home and strong abroad. Defence Minister Louise Sandher-Jones met with personnel and their families, heard their stories, saw their challenges and explored how we can improve life for those stationed abroad.
ALT Our Armed Forces in Cyprus are doing vital work to keep Britain safe at home and strong abroad. Defence Minister Louise Sandher-Jones met with personnel and their families, heard their stories, saw their challenges and explored how we can improve life for those stationed abroad.
BFCyprus retweeted
Great working with @DHSCgovuk to help protect the oral health of the children of Armed Forces personnel serving overseas. @bfcyprus @MODGibraltar express.co.uk/news/politics/…
BFCyprus retweeted
As we mark #VJDay80, we honour those who fought for our freedom.
Lt Col David Kemmis-Betty is remembering his father Peter, prisoner of war during the Far East campaign.
David now proudly follows in his father’s footsteps, serving his country and protecting our values 🇬🇧
Peter’s sacrifice and strength live on 🕊️
BFCyprus retweeted
On Monday, we worked with the Sovereign Base Area Fire Services to tackle a forest fire near @RAFAkrotiri.
The aircraft dropped 110 tonnes of water to extinguish the blaze, but launching the alert aircraft is a whole force effort. #StrongerTogether
BFCyprus retweeted
It’s 81 years since D-Day.
Defence Secretary John Healey has laid a wreath at the British Normandy Memorial to remember the 22,442 people under British command who lost their lives during the Normandy Campaign.
Their sacrifice restored the way of life we enjoy today. #DDay
BFCyprus retweeted
This week Anti-Tank Platoon conducted a joint exercise with the Cypriot National Guard. Teams shared best practices before exercising against CNG armoured vehicles (including BMPs and T80s!) with CH47 support and drones in play throughout. @RiflesRegiment @bfcyprus
BFCyprus retweeted
Top @UN Official in #Cyprus, Colin Stewart met with @CYPWBC and #KIIF, #GAT, #HAD, MWMN-Cyprus & #WomenWalkandTalk to discuss follow-up to recommendations made to @UNDPPA USG @DicarloRosemary on 10 February on how women’s voices ♀️ can be heard in the absence of negotiations and how to ensure women’s meaningful participation if #UNCyprusTalks restart 🙋♀️🗣️🎤📢💬✊ @UNPeacekeeping
BFCyprus retweeted
The CO visited Mortar Platoon this week on Ex CINYAS’ SWORD developing Mortarman from 1 RIFLES & @1PWRR in @bfcyprus.
The week culminated with Battle PT, simulating Mortar drills at a high tempo, adding realism & developing core skills in a demanding session!
@RiflesRegiment
BFCyprus retweeted
For the 2nd year in a row, 1Rifles have hosted Sounding Of The Retreat whilst in @bfcyprus. Music from The Cypriot National Guard Band, The Band of Bugles, @rhqpwrr & Military Wives Choir in a ceremonial performance representing @RiflesRegiment in the universal language of music!
BFCyprus retweeted
Exciting race at the Dhekelia Dash today with @bfcyprus. 1RIFLES a close 2nd to 1PWRR - less than 20s in it over 15 miles! Shout out to Lt Grout - fastest women of the entire event.
@RiflesRegiment @rhqpwrr
BFCyprus retweeted
Saying goodbye in style 👋
Stunning aerial shots show 84 Squadron’s farewell flypast for the Puma helicopter, marking an end of an era in @bfcyprus 🚁
BFCyprus retweeted
1 @RiflesRegiment’s soldiers have been competing to become the Royal Colonel’s Bugler 📯
They were judged on their drill and musical ability. The winner took the title of the Commanding Officer’s Bugler
📺 Watch here 👇
BFCyprus retweeted
📻 🎤 Recently our presenter Alice Vickery was granted access to one of @BFCyprus vital operations, the role of the @UNPeacekeeping.
Hear her story on our Totally Connected radio show where she explores a place ‘Where Time Stands Still’.
Listen here 👉brnw.ch/21wQKWm
