The HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy destroyer, has set sail for Cyprus following deployment orders due to damage at the RAF Akrotiri runway.
The HMS Dragon, emblazoned with a distinctive red dragon on its bow, has departed from the UK to commence a deployment in Cyprus. This decision arises in the context of recent geopolitical tensions, specifically following damage inflicted on the runway at RAF Akrotiri by an Iranian drone, prompting the British government to deploy naval assets in the region. As the flagship of the Royal Navy, the Dragon is a Type 45 air defence destroyer, representing one of the UK's most advanced warships.
