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The UK has announced it will send drones, jets and HMS dragon to help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.
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Defence minister John Healey confirmed today: "With our allies, this multinational mission will be defensive, independent and credible."Autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon will be contributed to the mission as part of £115m of new funding for the operation."The mission is being backed by new funding for mine-hunting drones and counter-drone systems.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Mr Healey continued: "The UK is playing a leading role to secure the Strait of Hormuz, and we are demonstrating that today with new cutting-edge kit to protect our interests and secure the Strait.
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These are strong and clear commitments – commitments to strengthen the confidence of commercial shipping and reduce the burden of the conflict on people at home."MORE FOLLOWS....Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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