This video shows Britain preparing a potential multinational effort to address mine threats in the Strait of Hormuz. The Royal Navy’s RFA Lyme Bay has been equipped to operate autonomous systems that can survey underwater areas, with the mission dependent on conditions allowing the operation to proceed. The video highlights the UK’s preparations and the broader international effort to restore safe commercial traffic through the strait.

Kraken Robotics’ Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) is shown from approximately 0:42–0:56 in the video. During this section, Kraken SAS can be seen as part of the autonomous subsea technology being highlighted for the potential mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

For mine countermeasure (MCM) operations, Kraken SAS provides high-resolution seabed imaging that can help survey underwater areas and identify objects of interest. This type of detailed sonar data can support the detection and classification of potential mine-like objects, allowing operators to determine areas that require further investigation.

Article: Britain prepares mine-clearing operation for Strait of Hormuz