Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel - Reuters
Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel Reuters
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"The UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based there."
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"We will always act in the interest of the UK and our allies."
— Keir Starmer , Politician
"And we will continue this effort as much as necessary."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"The vessel, which will arrive in about a week, will help defend bases on the island after RAF Akrotiri was targeted by drones."
— Keir Starmer , Politician
"We need the highly capable air defence it [HMS Dragon] provides to protect RAF Akrotiri."
— James Cartlidge , Politician
"The UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based there."
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"We are moving quickly to further reinforce our defensive presence in the Eastern Mediterranean."
— John Healey , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Shadow defence secretary.
John Healey is the UK's Defence Secretary who recently resigned due to concerns over military funding.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
President of Cyprus.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxQRXlWWDBHT1VNdGVSYl9Pb3NSVjFDQTRMMzVzZUhMT3N3T2xuWFp6cVNNZlNFQ25tb0tFMzNUUEtzdGRvbXdRcnNCd2dmMWVyWTlfVDlBQTVDaHlESWlSSE9pUXV0ZFJxUk9ZdmhrQlNWMkRlbXpxMW16eTdsRFdLQWFTLUg5aV9rczNtTk1VREdSSlZzNk1HMm5teUl0SFJ6bG5yWHVLVHk4Q1pIR2dDMEpnUWtQV2dsWHAzQjl2SQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
The UK is deploying HMS Dragon, an air defence destroyer, and helicopters equipped with counter-drone capabilities to Cyprus following a drone attack on its Akrotiri base.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirms the deployment of HMS Dragon and anti-drone helicopters to Cyprus after RAF Akrotiri was targeted by a drone.
The UK and France are deploying warships and air defence assets to Cyprus following a drone attack on the UK's military base, amid escalating tensions in the region.
The UK is deploying HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy destroyer, to Cyprus to defend British bases after RAF Akrotiri was targeted by drones.
The UK is sending helicopters with counter-drone capabilities and a warship to protect British military personnel in Cyprus after RAF Akrotiri was hit by a drone.
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