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What to know about HMS Dragon as it leaves Portsmouth for eastern Mediterranean

UK warship HMS Dragon has departed Portsmouth for the eastern Mediterranean a week after its deployment was announced, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The Type 45 destroyer, with a crew of around 200, is specifically designed to counter aerial threats, including drones and ballistic missiles, particularly those potentially…

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Royal Navy’s HMS Dragon sails for eastern Mediterranean

Destroyer leaves Portsmouth a week after deployment was announced following drone attack on RAF base in Cyprus

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10

UK warship HMS Dragon departs for Cyprus amid Middle East crisis

The ship, capable of shooting down drones and ballistic missiles, has left its naval base in Portsmouth for the eastern Mediterranean

The Independent UK · Mar 10

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The Independent UK · Mar 5

HMS Dragon won’t sail to Cyprus until next week despite spiraling Iran conflict

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The Independent UK · Mar 4

HMS Dragon not set to sail until next week to protect Cyprus

The warship is being reloaded with ammunition in Portsmouth before departing for the Mediterranean.

Evening Standard · Mar 4

HMS Dragon may not sail to protect Cyprus until next week – report

The Type 45 destroyer is in Portsmouth and its departure to the easter Mediterranean may not come for several days.

Evening Standard · Mar 4

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The Independent UK · Feb 24

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The Independent UK · Feb 23

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 21