Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Cyprus: HMS Dragon
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, under what command structure will HMS Dragon be under upon arrival in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to ensure protection of Cyprus is coordinated with the naval presence of NATO allies in the region.
- Answer
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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 assets to be embedded within routine operating procedures.
Full details remain classified to ensure UK operational advantage.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 119547
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Deployment Cyprus NATO Mediterranean Sea HMS Dragon
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- 2026-04-27 15:00:21 +0100
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