Autonomous Robots Hunt Naval Mines in the Strait of Hormuz

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The Strait of Hormuz represents one of the world's most challenging maritime passages, threatened by both aerial attacks and submerged mines that can damage or sink vessels without warning. Traditional mine-hunting required specialized ships crewed by roughly eighty sailors who faced direct danger while searching the seabed. To reduce human risk, naval forces increasingly deploy autonomous systems monitored remotely from shore, requiring only twenty personnel working shifts on land. This shift addresses critical recruitment challenges facing NATO navies while maintaining operational capability.