H.R.2510, a new bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, “envisions Cyprus and Greece as key operational platforms for regional training” and “expands existing military and security training programs” at Souda Bay and the Cypriot’ CYCLOPS, as reported by @LenaArgiri.

The bill authorizes $5 million in FY2026 for the development of maritime security training infrastructure at Souda Bay, and an additional $5 million for expanding counterterrorism facilities and resources at the CYCLOPS training center, as reported by @PetrosKas.

Τhe bill “also eliminates the remaining elements of the U.S. prohibition on arms sales to the Republic of Cyprus,” which “marks a major shift in US policy and shows growing trust in Cyprus as a key partner in the Eastern Mediterranean,” as reported by @LenaArgiri.

The bill authorizes increases for International Military Education and Training (IMET) funding over the next four years, specifically $4 million allocated to Israel and $1 million each to Greece and Cyprus, as reported by @PetrosKas.

The American Hellenic Institute (AHI, @TheAHIinDC) initiated the bill and is helping to coordinate its passage on Capitol Hill, as reported by @LenaArgiri and @PetrosKas.