Cyprus

A pilot from 820 NAS greets his daughters.820 Naval Air Squadron return home from Cyprus to family at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose

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Royal Marines from the Air Defence Troop are tasked with protecting Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean, replacing the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon.

Royal Marines to defend Cyprus from 'threats' replacing HMS Dragon

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon is currently deployed in the eastern Mediterranean to defend Cyprus. Shye's not currently expected to be sent to the Strait of Hormuz.

HMS Dragon to be sent to the Middle East to safeguard Strait of Hormuz

Layers of extra defence have been added to RAF Akrotiri after the British base on Cyprus was struck by a drone at the start of the Iran war. Pictured: 10th of March 2025 F-35B aircraft from 617 Squadron at British Forces Cyprus (BFC).

'Added layers' bolstering RAF Akrotiri base after drone attack

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Image shows Starstreak armed Stormer air defence battery from Royal Artillery being unloaded from a C-17, by RAF movers at a British base in Cyprus.

Stormer air defence vehicles deployed to Cyprus amid Iran war

The German frigate Sachsen (F219) will assume command of Nato's Standing Maritime Group 1, taking the place of the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon. The Type 45 warship has reached Cyprus after being deployed to the eastern Mediterranean.

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HMS Dragon conducting Gunnery serials at sea using the ships 4.5 gun, 30mm (pictured) and phalanx weaponry as part of Fleet Operational Standards and training exercises.

Watch: HMS Dragon fires guns at targets amid Middle East strikes

HMS dragon en-route to Cyprus. Pictured: 18 Mar 2026 - HMS Dragon (right) conducting a Replenishment at Sea with RFA Tideforce whilst undergoing Fleet Operational Standards and Training.

'Busy three weeks' for HMS Dragon as she arrives in Cyprus - pictures

HMS Dragon’s deployment from HMNB Portsmouth to Cyprus was heavily impacted by changes to an afloat services contract, the Prospect Union said. The Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer has now reached the eastern Mediterranean.

'Broken down' contracts stifled HMS Dragon Cyprus deployment

Engineering malfunctions were reported on HMS Dragon during her voyage to the eastern Mediterranean. The Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyer, HMS Dragon, made a logistical stop at Gibraltar on Tuesday (Mar 17) morning on her way to Cyprus. The destroyer is an air-defence warship and will be tasked with providing the sovereign base at Akrotiri in Cyprus with air defences against drones from Iran. Whilst in Gibraltar, she is expected to take on fuel and supplies before heading into the Mediterranean.

'Power cuts and propulsion failures' on HMS Dragon en-route to Cyprus

RFA Tideforce was spotted in Gibraltar near HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer which is heading to the eastern Mediterranean.

Surprise support ship RFA Tideforce spotted near HMS Dragon

The Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyer, HMS Dragon, made a logistical stop at Gibraltar on Tuesday (Mar 17) morning on her way to Cyprus. The destroyer is an air-defence warship and will be tasked with providing the sovereign base at Akrotiri in Cyprus with air defences against drones from Iran. Whilst in Gibraltar, she is expected to take on fuel and supplies before heading into the Mediterranean.

HMS Dragon's current location - and when she may arrive in Cyprus

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RFA Lyme Bay has gone into a maintenance period, leaving the amphibious fleet for the Royal Navy short - potentially impacting the Royal Marines.

Royal Navy support ship is readied for Cyprus deployment

HMS Dragon Loading on stores, ready to deploy to the Mediterranean. The ship has been loading all stores and supplies throughout the weekend and completing any final preparations. HMS Dragon has been tasked for the Eastern Mediterranean and will depart Portsmouth in the coming days. The ship is alongside in HM Naval Base Portsmouth, preparing for upcoming taskings

HMS Dragon preparations continue as helicopter arrives in Cyprus
Fresh pictures from the Royal Navy are showing the ongoing preparations as HMS Dragon prepared to deploy to the eastern Mediterranean to protect British troops.
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The number of Royal Navy overseas training exercises are set to fall over the next four years. Pictured: HMS Prince of Wales returning home to Portsmouth.

Downing Street gives hint about whether carrier will go to Middle East

Preparations continuing on board HMS Dragon ahead of the vessel’s deployment to Cyprus.

New video shows HMS Dragon taking on stores ahead of Cyprus deployment

HMS Dragon being readied in Portsmouth on March 4 ahead of the warship’s deployment to Cyprus.

Union 'reveals reason' why HMS Dragon has not yet left Portsmouth

The Type 45 destroyer featured in the climax of the 2021/2022 production.

This is when we expect HMS Dragon to leave Portsmouth

HMS Dragon was summoned to the waters west of the Hebrides to monitor Russian activity. (Image: Nicky Wilson/MoD)

Portsmouth-based warship to be sent to protect Cyprus

HMS Dragon being readied in Portsmouth on March 4 ahead of the warship’s deployment to Cyprus.

Aerial video shows HMS Dragon being readied ahead of Cyprus deployment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended Labour's stance on defence while making her Spring Statement in the House of Commons. Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative, accused her of 'gaslighting' the public over the state of the Royal Navy fleet and other matters.

Rachel Reeves accused of 'gaslighting' public amid Iran 'tinderbox'

Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon will be deployed to the Middle East, as hostilities refuse to subside in the region. Pictured is the warship at dawn in Portsmouth Harbour on March 4.

'Difficult decisions' face Royal Navy amid Iran Middle East bombings

Families at RAF Akrotiri have been moved from the base following a drone strike.

Families evacuated from RAF base after "kamikaze drone" strikes

A suspected drone strike as hit the British RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus. Pictured: , A Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 aircraft preparing to take-off in 2024 to conduct further strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen.

'Suspected drone strike' hits RAF Cyprus base amid Iran hostilities

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Puma helicopters fly over RAF Cosford.

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The body of Ryan Donald will be flown home this week after he died in Cyprus on Tuesday, October 15. His family has thanked those that donated to the gofundme campaign.

Family thanks donators who help bring 22-year-old's body home

Defence Secretary John Healey arriving on board HMS Duncan, in the eastern Mediterranean, during a visit to Cyprus to meet troops as the government steps up efforts for a potential evacuation of Lebanon with the Middle East teetering on the brink of wider war.

Royal Navy prepares HMS Duncan for Lebanon evacuation

Planned refit for RFA Cardigan Bay has been disrupted by striking Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel. Pictured is the vessel sailing alongside Bahrain in 2019.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship repairs delayed due to striking sailors

HMS Duncan will be on standby in the eastern Mediterranean as plans are being drawn up to evacuate Britons from Lebanon. Fighting is escalating between Israel and Hezbollah.

Royal Navy and army assets on standby amid evacuation plans in Lebanon

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HMS Duncan eliminated an aerial threat while on deployment in the Mediterranean alongside an RAF Typhoon jet.

Dangerous "aerial threat" eliminated by HMS Duncan near RAF base

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Pete Angelis, who ran The Angelis Greek Taverna in Fareham, has died aged 84.

Bidding farewell to much-loved restaurant owner "Pete The Greek"

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Jet2 has expanded its hotel check-in service so holidaymakers can enjoy the last day of their trip without having luggage to worry about

Jet2 expands exclusive hotel check-in service to Canary Islands

Holidaymakers given travel warning for Cyprus after law change

Cyprus travel warning issued after ‘laughing gas’ law updated

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Passenger dies during flight between Cyprus and London

Gunner Tom Cotterill, a journalist with The News, pictured running from a helicopter on exercise with the army in Cyprus

Journalist tells of his experience working as a reservist in the British Army

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Face masks are now mandatory in all indoor venues and on public transport in Cyprus (Photo: Getty Images)

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Kal Naismith, right, celebrates with Gary Roberts. Picture: Joe Pepler

Ex-Portsmouth and Rangers man closing in on surprise Cyprus move