10.03.2026 21:18
The UK continues to increase its military presence in the region following a drone crash at its sovereign base in Akrotiri, in the Republic of Cyprus, last week. The London government has previously decided to deploy the "HMS Dragon" air defense destroyer, which is now en route to Southern Cyprus. The destroyer is expected to arrive on the island within 5 days.
England continues to increase its military presence in the region following a drone strike on its sovereign base in Akrotiri (Ağrotur), Southern Cyprus, last week.
GIANT AIR DEFENSE DESTROYER HAS SET SAIL
The "HMS Dragon" air defense destroyer, which the London administration had previously decided to deploy to the region, has set sail towards Southern Cyprus. The destroyer is expected to reach the island within 5 days. Meanwhile, it has been reported that England has also decided to send a warship named "RFA Lyme Bay" to the region in addition to the aforementioned destroyer.
ENGLAND'S MILITARY BUILD-UP IN CYPRUS
England had announced that it would send warships and Wildcat helicopters with anti-drone capabilities to the Eastern Mediterranean following the drone strike on its sovereign bases in Cyprus.
In a statement from the UK Ministry of Defense, it was noted that the "HMS Dragon," considered one of the most advanced ships in the world in air defense, along with two Wildcat helicopters capable of defending against drones, would be deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Before the attack by Israel and the USA on Iran, England had deployed 6 F35 fighter jets in addition to the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft at the bases in Southern Cyprus.
MARITIME POWER FROM EUROPEAN COUNTRIES TO CYPRUS
Greece had sent 4 fighter jets and 2 frigates to the region following a drone strike on the British sovereign base in Akrotiri (Ağrotur) last week.
In response, Greek leader Nikos Christodoulides requested assistance from European Union (EU) member countries, and England, Greece, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands announced that they would send naval forces to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Republic of Cyprus.
Macron announced that he had decided to send the French frigate Languedoc along with air defense elements to the Republic of Cyprus. Additionally, the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle was also ordered to move to the Mediterranean.