在伊朗紧张局势中，HMS Dragon启程前往东地中海，携带先进的导弹防御系统以保护英国资产。 HMS Dragon departs for eastern Mediterranean amid Iran tensions, carrying advanced missile defense to protect UK assets.

一艘45型皇家海军驱逐舰 " HMS Dragon " 号在区域紧张局势加剧的情况下离开Portsmouth前往东地中海,标志着它首次向冲突地区部署一些船员。 HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer, departed Portsmouth for the eastern Mediterranean amid rising regional tensions, marking its first deployment to a conflict zone for some crew members. 亲属讲述了感情上的告别,并列举了对安全和与幼儿分离的担忧。 Relatives described emotional goodbyes, citing concerns over safety and separation from young children. 该船配备了能够拦截多重超声波威胁的先进的海蛇导弹系统,其任务是加强联合王国的防御,包括保护RAF Akrotiri。 The ship, equipped with the advanced Sea Viper missile system capable of intercepting multiple supersonic threats, is tasked with bolstering UK defense, including protecting RAF Akrotiri. 它以前在红海以及在苏格兰境外的演习中展示了它的能力。 It has previously demonstrated its capabilities in the Red Sea and during exercises off Scotland. 指挥官们赞扬机组人员的准备状态以及家属和公众的支持。 Commanders praised the crew’s readiness and the support of families and the public.