Britain will deploy the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and helicopters with anti-drone capabilities to Cyprus, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
The vessel is equipped with advanced ballistic missile defenses, providing an additional layer of protection for British forces in the region and allies.
The deployment follows a recent drone incident at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. The UK's commitment underscores its dedication to the security of Cyprus and its military personnel stationed there, acting in the interest of the UK and its allies.
This move reinforces the UK's defensive posture in the Middle East amid ongoing regional complexities.