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UK Commits £115 Million and Full Force Package to Strait of Hormuz Mission

Vicky Maggiani

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May 15, 2026

The UK has announced its full military contribution to the multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, with Defence Secretary John Healey MP confirming a £115 million investment in autonomous mine-hunting and counter-drone systems alongside the deployment of Typhoon jets, HMS Dragon and specialist mine-clearance teams. The announcement, made at a virtual summit of over 40 Defence Ministers, marks a significant escalation in the clarity and scale of the UK’s commitment – moving from the forward deployment of HMS Dragon confirmed last week to a fully costed, multi-domain force package ready to become operational when conditions allow. What the…

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