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UK Confirms Drone Targeting RAF Akrotiri Not Launched From Iran
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UK denies Iran launched drone at RAF Akrotiri; boosts Cyprus defence
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04-03-2026, 23:58
UK denies Iran launched drone at RAF Akrotiri; boosts Cyprus defence
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UK MoD denies Iran launched Shahed-like drone targeting RAF Akrotiri on March 2nd midnight.
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Britain is deploying HMS Dragon to the Eastern Mediterranean and sending Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus for drone defence.
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Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters, armed with Martlet missiles, will arrive in Cyprus in the coming days.
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RAF Typhoon and F-35B jets continue defensive air operations across the Middle East.
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Defence Secretary John Healey discussed regional threats from Iran with E5 Defence Ministers.
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