Hammond: UK signs deal to expand naval presence in Bahrain - Daily Mail

Philip Hammond (left) told a security summit that bolstering the Royal Navy's presence in the Gulf would allow the UK and its allies in the region to 'tackle the threats we face together'. Britain already has four minehunters permanently based at the Mina Salman Port, but the plans will allow for an increase in the number and size of warships sent to the area. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon added: 'This will enable Britain to send more and larger ships to reinforce stability in the Gulf.'

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