The US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Davis officially greeted the American cruiser of USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) in Larnaki, which arrived on the island as part of his mission in the Mediterranean.
In its post to the X Embassy, the United States noted:
“Welcome to Cyprus! The destroyer USS Oscar Austin visited the port of Larnaca. Oscar Austin, capable of carrying ballistic missiles, conducting air defense and anti -submarine war, continues its mission to strengthen security in the Mediterranean and beyond. ”
USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) is the ESMITER of the Arly Burke class, one of the most technologically advanced US Navy ships. It has wide possibilities for performing various combat missions, including air defense systems, anti -detrainiary and anti -submarine defense, as well as attacks on sea and ground targets.
The arrival of the ship emphasizes the ongoing cooperation of the United States and Cyprus in the field of security and stability in the region.
Source: Larnakaonline.com.cy
