Manama: The admiral in charge of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet says a prototype mine-detecting drone was put through more tests during military exercises in and around the Arabian Gulf this month.
Gulf | Bahrain
US tests mine-seeking sub during Gulf drills
Kingfish could eventually be deployed with the Bahrain-based 5th Fleet
- AP
- Published: 14:29 September 28, 2012
The advanced sonar-equipped Kingfish sub is being evaluated by the Pentagon. Vice Admiral John W. Miller says the sub was used for the first time internationally during the manoeuvres of more than 30 nations that wrapped up this week.
The Navy says drills were not designed to specifically confront a threat from Iran. Tehran has warned it would try to close the Gulf’s strategic Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for sanctions over its nuclear program.
Miller told reporters that the Kingfish could eventually be deployed with the Bahrain-based 5th Fleet and other places around the world.
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