Hundreds of U.S. airstrikes have targeted one of Iran's key strengths in recent months: naval mines. U.S. officials believe those strikes have wiped out 90 percent of Iran's once formidable stockpile. But that's not the only statistic that matters right now. The risk that even a few Iranian mines m»»»

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay will act as a floating command hub for uncrewed underwater drones and surface boats capable of detecting, identifying, and neutralising sea mines UK's "Hybrid Navy" strategy blends crewed ships with autonomous platforms for greater flexibility and safety. The Ro»»»

Indian sailors face grave dangers in the Strait of Hormuz. GPS systems are failing, and warnings of underwater mines are frequent. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy broadcasts messages forbidding passage. This forces ships to use manual navigation. Traffic through this vital energy corrido»»»