General · 3 March 2026

UK considers anti-drone warship for Cyprus after attack

Defence Secretary John Healey is considering deploying the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan to Cyprus. The warship would help defend RAF Akrotiri from future drone attacks, following a strike on the airbase on Sunday night. HMS Duncan, currently in Portsmouth, specialises in counter-drone operations.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 March 2026 at 12:01

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