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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 Thursday, 12 March 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Cyprus: HMS Dragon

Question

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

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
119548
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Deployment Cyprus NATO Mediterranean Sea HMS Dragon
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk