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Cyprus: HMS Dragon

Commons · Question 119548 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how HMS Dragon will be deconflicted with NATO naval assets from a) the United States, b) France, c) Greece, d) Spain, e) Italy, f) the Netherlands and g) other allies once it arrives in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 27 Apr 2026

HMS Dragon is a sovereign UK deployment to protect the interests of the UK, and the interests of our allies in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Royal Navy routinely operates alongside partners and allies, enabling the deconfliction of maritime and aviation ...