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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Helen Corbett

REVEALED: Uk sending warship to cyprus after raf base attacked by iran - The Real Truth

Cyprus United Kingdom Iran
  • The UK is deploying helicopters with counter-drone capabilities and the warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus to protect British military personnel amidst escalating Middle East tensions.
  • This deployment follows a drone attack on RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign air base in Cyprus, which caused minimal damage and no casualties.
  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the deployment, stating it was in response to the security situation.
  • The helicopters will be Wildcats equipped with Martlet missiles, and HMS Dragon is a Type 45 air defence destroyer designed for air defence.
  • Cypriot authorities also intercepted two further drones heading towards the base, and France is reportedly planning to send air defence systems and a frigate to Cyprus.

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Iran-US war latest: Trump tells Iran it is ‘too late’ for talks as UK poised to send warship to Cyprus

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