Keir Starmer has revealed that the Royal Navy will dispatch warship HMS Dragon and helicopters equipped with anti-drone technology to Cyprus following a drone attack on a UK airbase.
HMS Dragon, one of the Royal Navy’s advanced air defence destroyers, is set to be deployed to Cyprus amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, triggered by recent US and Israel strikes on Iran.
In response to Iran’s retaliatory actions across the Gulf States, RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus was targeted by a drone, prompting Defense Secretary John Healey to express deep concern over the incident, labeling it as part of Iran’s reckless attacks in the region.
In a statement released today, Mr. Starmer emphasized the UK’s commitment to the security of Cyprus and its military personnel stationed there, announcing the deployment of helicopters with anti-drone capabilities and HMS Dragon to bolster defensive operations in the region. He reassured that the UK will always act in the best interests of the country and its allies.
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