UK's HMS Dragon docks in Mediterranean with technical issue

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2026-04-07

London (PA Media/dpa) - The British Royal Navy's HMS Dragon has docked in the eastern Mediterranean after suffering technical issues with its water systems. The type-45 destroyer has been despatched to protect Britain's air bases in Cyprus amid the Iran war. The warship will still be able to sail at short notice "if required," the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. A ministry spokesperson said: "HMS Dragon is undertaking a routine logistics sto......

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