UK: Warship HMS Dragon Won't Sail for Cyprus Until Next Week

British officials have stated that the British warship HMS Dragon will not depart from the United Kingdom for Cyprus until next week. The ship is currently docked in Portsmouth and is being loaded with ammunition before departing for the Mediterranean. The delay is not due to financial reasons or budget constraints, according to the same sources. Before the arrival of HMS Dragon in Cyprus, two Wildcat helicopters will be deployed to Cyprus. The delay in the dispatch of HMS Dragon does not affect the plan to send the helicopters. The UK has committed to bolstering security in the region, responding to rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.