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U.S. Navy Sends in Robots to Clear Hormuz of Mines
(Wall Street Journal) Jared Malsin - The U.S. military is using sea drones to help clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines. Military analysts say clearing the mines is a necessary condition for ships to be able to sail through the middle of the waterway rather than the slower and more congested Iranian routes. Uncrewed surface vessels and submarines are an increasingly important part of the U.S. Navy's countermine capabilities as it retires traditional minesweepers. They use sonar to scan the bottom of the ocean for mines without putting sailors at risk.