Tag: raf akrotiri

RAF Protector drones deployed to Akrotiri base

Cyprus June 29, 2026 at 09:10

New surveillance drones arrive in Cyprus The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) has deployed its new Protector RG Mk1 drones to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus,...

Akrotiri: Messages sent to staff over suspicious objects

Cyprus June 24, 2026 at 13:55

The British Bases in Akrotiri carried out security checks on Wednesday morning after personnel received precautionary messages as part of standard safety and operational...

Controlled explosions scheduled by British Bases

Cyprus May 15, 2026 at 13:48

Announcement from British Bases The British Bases have announced that controlled small-scale explosions will take place at the Akrotiri base between 18 and 20 May. According...

HMS Dragon Cyprus arrival exposes UK military gaps

Cyprus March 24, 2026 at 12:30

Russian envoy criticizes UK preparedness The late arrival of the British destroyer HMS Dragon in Cyprus revealed weaknesses in London’s Middle East military strategy, Russian...