In response to escalating tensions following a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri, the UK government is sending the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus. This deployment, which includes two Wildcat helicopters equipped with counter-drone capabilities, aims to enhance the security of British military installations on the island. Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the announcement after consulting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, emphasizing the need to protect British interests amid Iranian aggression.
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UK Deploys HMS Dragon to Cyprus Amid Drone Strike Tensions
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The UK is deploying the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus to bolster defenses after a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri. Prime Minister Starmer's decision to allow limited U.S. military use of British bases has drawn criticism from Trump, who claims the U.S.-UK relationship has deteriorated.
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