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Deployment of HMS Dragon Delayed Amid Dispute Over Repairs

3/6/2026

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HMS Dragon's deployment to Cyprus is delayed due to reduced hours at its Portsmouth repair base, the Prospect union says.
The warship is sent to protect a British base after drone attacks.
The MoD and Serco dispute the union's claims, saying service requests were met and overtime is available, while the MoD seeks £250 million in savings.
British Defence Secretary John Healey visited Cyprus to address criticism.

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HMS Dragon's deployment to Cyprus is delayed due to reduced hours at its Portsmouth repair base, the Prospect union says.
The warship is sent to protect a British base after drone attacks.
The MoD and Serco dispute the union's claims, saying service requests were met and overtime is available, while the MoD seeks £250 million in savings.
British Defence Secretary John Healey visited Cyprus to address criticism.