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Report: Britain plans mine-hunting ship for Hormuz deployment
March 29, 2026
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Report: Britain plans mine-hunting ship for Hormuz deployment Britain is preparing for a possible naval deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, with Defence Secretary John Healey approving plans to send the Royal Navy vessel Lyme Bay, The Times reported. The ship is expected to be equipped with mine-detection drones as part of efforts to secure maritime routes.
A final decision on whether to proceed with the deployment has not yet been made, according to the report.
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