Britain Eyes Ship Support for Cyprus Air Base

Britain is ready to move a warship into the eastern Mediterranean to protect its air base on Cyprus after a drone attack. A missile fired by Iran hit the runway of the Royal Air Force station in Akrotiri early Monday, showing that Iranian forces are targeting UK assets. Reports say Defence Minister John Healey met with senior military officers on Tuesday to discuss sending the HMS Duncan into the area.The UK Ministry of Defence has not yet confirmed or denied the plan, leaving details unclear. Meanwhile, France is also planning to supply Cyprus with missile and drone defense systems, according to the semi‑official news agency CNA. These steps suggest that Britain and its allies are tightening security around the strategic base amid rising regional tensions. The situation highlights how drone technology can change traditional defense strategies and force rapid military responses.