The RAF’s rotary-wing capability in Cyprus has been significantly strengthened with the delivery of two Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters to 84 Squadron, marking a major milestone in a £148 million MOD programme that has moved from contract signature to operational deployment in just two years. The aircraft will fulfil a broad operational mandate across British Forces Cyprus, covering emergency response, aerial firefighting, troop transport, medical evacuation and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, replacing the retired Puma HC2 in each of those roles. The speed of delivery has been highlighted by senior MOD figures as evidence that defence acquisition can…
