Turkey is assessing several security measures to strengthen protection of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus amid escalating military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean region. According to sources within the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, possible deployment of F-16 fighter jets to the island is under review. The decision comes after a recent drone attack on the British Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri in Cyprus on March 1, 2026. Local media reports suggest that several Turkish F-16 aircraft could be stationed at Ercan International Airport if the situation escalates further. For now, officials say the deployment is still under evaluation, and no final decision has been announced.