The Strait of Hormuz is a major source of tension between the US and Iran. This is an area of water near Iran where ships from various countries, carrying crude oil and liquid natural gas tankers, pass through. According to reports, the US deployed robotic systems to scan the sea in Hormuz. Why did the superpower need to use technology there? It is being reported that the US has deployed maritime drones and robotic systems to remove landmines laid in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ships from countries around the world, carrying oil and gas tankers, pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
They are at risk due to landmines there.
The US is detecting and eliminating these mines to ensure smoother ship movement.
The report states that the US previously allowed ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz in 1980.
However, technology was not used to such an extent then.
A Wall Street Journal report states that the US Navy is using a combination of human and robotic programs to detect landmines in the Strait of Hormuz. Underwater robots are used to scan the seabed. Wherever a landmine is found, it is destroyed using robotic systems.
According to the report, by using technology in the Strait of Hormuz, the US Navy has completed a task in just a few days that would have taken several months. A drone ship is being used in the ocean scanning, its sonar system detects landmines by scanning the seabed. It is claimed that it can scan an area up to 100 feet wide at a time. Battery-powered underwater drones (Mk18 Mod 2) are being used continuously in this maritime area. With the help of small boats, these are launched into the sea and sent to search for landmines. It is said that this is the most advanced operation conducted by America at sea in recent times. After a long time, such extensive use of technology is being made by America at sea.