Iran Claims Mining Strait of Hormuz; France Develops Unmanned Minesweepers for Detection and Clearance

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France Televisions reported on an advanced unmanned minesweeping system delivered by France to the Belgian Navy. This system uses autonomous underwater drones to detect and identify mines, then another drone with explosives to destroy them, significantly reducing human risk. The French company Exail, which manufactures these drones, has seen its production double due to maritime threats, with NATO recently ordering hundreds. The system is also more cost-effective than traditional large minesweepers.