Royal Navy strengthens mine countermeasures posture for possible return to the Gulf

RFA Lyme Bay is to be equipped with autonomous and remotely-controlled mine hunting systems in Gibraltar. This will prepare the ship to support mine clearance operations in the Gulf region, if called upon. RFA Lyme Bay was reactivated at short notice in early March after a period of inactivity alongside in Gibraltar, following a maintenance RFA Lyme Bay is to be equipped with autonomous and remotely-controlled mine hunting systems in Gibraltar. This will prepare the ship to support mine clearance operations in the Gulf region, if called upon. RFA Lyme Bay was reactivated at short notice... [3655 chars]