announced that it is deploying the warship HMS Dragon to , in preparation for a possible multinational maritime security mission to , when conditions permit.
HMS Dragon, a Type 45 air defense destroyer, was deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean in March, shortly after the start of air strikes against Iran, helping to defend Cyprus.
His new move to the Middle East follows France’s decision to deploy its aircraft carrier strike group to the south of the Red Sea. London and Paris are working together on a defense plan aimed at restoring confidence in the critical maritime trade corridor.
