HMS Duncan destroyer departs Portsmouth to replace HMS Diamond in patrolling the Red Sea, ensuring safety of international shipping amid Houthi attacks.

The UK's HMS Duncan destroyer, a Type 45 equipped with the Sea Viper missile system and advanced radar, has departed from Portsmouth to replace HMS Diamond in patrolling the Red Sea. The mission aims to ensure safety of international shipping amid ongoing Houthi attacks. HMS Duncan has completed trials and training and is tasked with ensuring freedom of navigation and making international waters safer for merchant vessels.

May 27, 2024
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