HMS Dragon forced to dock in Mediterranean for technical repairs

HMS Dragon forced to dock for 'technical issues' on way to eastern Med for Iran warMoD says the Royal Navy warship, HMS Dragon, is reportedly still on a 'very high level of readiness' - despite having to sail into port for repairs to its water systemsNewsLucy Thornton News Reporter21:44, 07 Apr 2026Updated 21:52, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHMS Dragon headed to Cyprus after a week after a drone hit an RAF base(Image: DM Parody / SWNS)The Royal Navy warship deployed to protect Britain’s bases after the conflict in Iran erupted is now in port having repairs.‌HMS Dragon, the Type 45 Destroyer, was sent to the Med to protect Britain’s airbases after criticism of a lack of action from the UK. HMS Dragon is one of the most advanced warships in the world packed with high-tech weaponry, including a naval gun capable of firing 25 rounds a-minute.‌But the warship has now had to pull out of duties near Cyprus because of maintenance issues after suffering issues with its water supplies.‌The Ministry of Defence confirmed the destroyer has now sailed to a safe berth and is undergoing repairs but they stressed the destroyer still remains at a “very high level of readiness” and “ able to sail at short notice if required”.Officials have described it as 'a minor technical issue with onboard water systems' and the crew still had access to catering and showers.The news will add fuel to the fire after US President Donald Trump mocked Sir Keir Starmer saying he’s “no Winston Churchill’ and derided the Royal Navy.‌READ MORE: Greece 'readying for Iran missile attack' on NATO bases with thousands vulnerableREAD MORE: HMS Dragon 'has spent three days in English Channel' after leaving to defend CyprusView 3 ImagesCrew members stand to attention on deck as HMS Dragon sets sail(Image: Getty Images)HMS Dragon was despatched to protect Britain's air bases in Cyprus, after one of its bases, RAF Akrotiri, was hit by a drone. But it took nine days a...