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HMS Dragon Remains Ready Amidst Regional Tensions

4/22/2026

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  • HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy destroyer, is stationed in Souda Bay, Crete since March 23, 2026, for defect repairs.
  • Despite media scrutiny over inactivity, the ship remains poised for deployment in Red Sea.
  • Reports that the ship was hit by a missile from Lebanon have been debunked.
  • The Ministry of Defence says Dragon will stay at high readiness.
  • Cyprus remains tense after drone attacks, prompting calls for stronger air defenses.