UK considers deploying drones to Middle East.

The UK military is considering deploying interceptor drones and mine-hunting drones to the Middle East to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed the shipping route. The government is exploring options to ensure the security of shipping in the region and is working with allies to address the situation. The Royal Navy has autonomous mine-hunting systems in operation or development that could be used to detect underwater threats in the strait, while interceptor drones are being considered to intercept Iranian drones in the region.

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