Nearest petrol station? We don’t go to it— it comes to us ⛽️ Replenishment at Sea (RAS) keeps us fuelled and operational, without leaving our station. @RoyalNavy @DefenceOps @MarineNationale

We remember the courage of those who sailed into danger at dawn. From the deck of HMS Dragon we honour their sacrifice and enduring legacy, securing freedom through duty, unity and resolve. We remember ex @RoyalNavy ORP DRAGON still laying off Normandy. #DDay82 #LestWeForget

“Action Wildcat, Action Wildcat” Securing the skies when every second counts. Dragon’s embarked Wildcat - Inferno - is an essential capability supporting air surveillance, intelligence gathering and protecting the ship from air and surface threats. @RoyalNavy @DefenceOps

📢 Hands to Harbour Stations, Hands to Harbour Stations 📢 Arriving alongside is a whole ship evolution, requiring all Departments to work together to bring the Ship alongside safely. After a brief stop in Duqm, Oman, Dragon is back out at sea conducting operations ⚓️

We have now transited through the Suez Canal and headed into the Middle East region. We are currently deployed ahead of a potential multinational Strait of Hormuz mission to secure the waterway and safeguard freedom of navigation. @RoyalNavy @DefenceOps @DefenceHQ

“Prepare for action, Prepare for action…” As we continue to strengthen our readiness, our Ops Room and Ships Company tested their abilities to react to an airborne threat. #breathingfire @RoyalNavy @DefenceOps @DefenceHQ

@HMSDragon is ready for the next phase of operations. The crew on board has completed rigorous testing of her weapons systems and is ready to continue to defend our people, allies and interests.

Two Ships. Two Dragons. One Mission. Our Commanding Officer was welcomed aboard @ItalianNavy frigate Federico Martinengo during operations in the Eastern Mediterranean. We’re working with NATO partners to strengthen security and protect our interests in the region. ⚓️🇬🇧🇮🇹

Whether ashore, under, on or above the sea, a huge thank you this Easter to all those @RoyalNavy, @RFAHeadquarters and @RoyalMarines personnel deployed around the world on @DefenceOps. #leadfightwin

Enter the Dragon... We join @HMSDragon in the Eastern Mediterranean for your latest Royal Navy headlines as operations continue to defend UK assets and contribute to allied security efforts in the region.

🗣️"Her presence is a visible demonstration of the #RoyalNavy’s commitment to protecting our people and our interests, at home and overseas" After intensive prep @HMSDragon is now in the Eastern Med to begin operational integration into Cyprus’s defences. bit.ly/DragonMed

With French, US, Greek and a Dutch warship already in the eastern Mediterranean together with RAF jets and RN Wildcats, Cyprus is well protected for now. It is arguably far more important that HMS Dragon is well prepared, rather than arrive a few days earlier for what could potentially be a long deployment. She can either provide relief for ships already there or offer the option of further deployment into the Red Sea or Gulf if needed. The RN might be criticised at a macro level on some issues, but when it comes to the planning of operations, the people in charge are professionals who know what they’re doing. Should we perhaps trust the judgment of seasoned naval officers over casual observers with half the facts and a limited grasp on how navies work?

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Happy St. David's Day from all onboard HMS Dragon! We continue to strengthen our proud affiliation with the City of Wrexham @wrexhamcbc, including a recent charity match against Wrexham Armed Forces Vets FC in support of @SandsUK #StDavidsDay

Engineering Support Period in full effect aboard #HMSDragon. From power and propulsion checks to validating the our Combat System, every department is driving toward one goal: readiness for operations. Maintenance today means readiness tomorrow. #RoyalNavy #BreathingFire

After months of hard work post-refit, HMS DRAGON’s first foreign port visit took us to Amsterdam 🇳🇱 — a welcome chance for the crew to rest, recharge and enjoy some well-deserved downtime. #RoyalNavy #HMSDragon

A fantastic Families Day aboard @HMSDragon 🚢 We thoroughly enjoyed meeting the families and connecting with our wider naval community. 👏 Thank you to the crew for your warm hospitality – a truly unforgettable day! 📸 rnrmc.org.uk/news/celebratin…

A busy day alongside as we embarked a Wildcat helicopter from @815NAS. It was great to welcome our Fleet Air Arm colleagues on board.

Sailors from @HMSDragon will parade through the streets of Wrexham on Friday as they celebrate the Freedom of the City for the first time.

Up steps Jack for the 200th time... This week’s bumper 200th episode of the #RoyalNavy’s news update comes from @HMSDragon – firing off the headlines like the Type 45 did with her Sea Viper missile system last week during a major allied exercise.

A Friday fireball courtesy of @HMSDragon... In a burst of fire and smoke, the Type 45 destroyer launched a specially-modified Sea Viper missile at an incoming high-speed target which was emulating the kind of advanced threats seen around the globe today.