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HMS Dragon Transits Suez Canal Ahead of Potential Hormuz Security Mission
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon has transited the Suez Canal and entered the Middle East ahead of a potential multinational mission aimed at reopening and securing the Strait of Hormuz. The Type 45 destroyer, equipped with Sea Viper air-defense systems and Wildcat helicopters, is positioned to support a future coalition operation focused on safeguarding commercial shipping. The UK and France last week convened the first meeting of the Strait of Hormuz coalition involving more than 40 nations, outlining plans for a joint military headquarters in the region.























