Today, on April 24, the UK is hosting a Strait of Hormuz multinational military planning conference with over 44 nations at the Permanent Joint Headquarters, as part of our co-leadership with France, UK Ministry of Defence reports.
Read more: UK Ministry of Defence: UK Typhoon, F-35 Jets and Wildcat Helicopters Fly 2,000+ Hours Over Middle East
UK Typhoon and F-35 jets, together with Wildcat and Merlin helicopters, have now flown over 2,200 in hours in their defensive missions across the region, including over Cyprus, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE.
HMS Dragon, a highly advanced air defense ship, is in the seas off Cyprus continuing its air defense mission.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre, is providing mariners, shipping companies, and regional authorities with essential, verified, and corroborated security information, helping protect crucial trade routes.
Read more: UK Ministry of Defence: UK Airpower Holds the Gulf Line While Planners Target Post-Conflict Hormuz Security
