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Greece, US and Cyprus conduct joint military exercises

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A joint military training exercise of the special forces of Greece, Cyprus and the United States began in the wider sea area of Souda, Crete on Wednesday.

According to the announcement, the trilateral exercise aims to improve levels of coordination, understanding and interoperability between the participating forces.

It also aims to increase the operational capabilities and the exchange of expertise between the special forces.

The exercise was designed by the Hellenic National Defence General Staff and coordinated by the Hellenic Joint Special Operations Command.

*More on GCT: Compulsory military service in Greece to increase by 3 months
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