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    British warship shoots down suspected attack drone over Red Sea

    by Barney Davis Dec 16, 2023 2 minutes
    Source: (MoD/PA)

    A Royal Navy destroyer warship has shot down a suspected attack drone over the Red Sea, the Defence Secretary has said.

    The HMS Diamond was only sent to the region two weeks ago amid growing international concern about the threat to shipping.

    The Type 45 destroyedestroyed the suspected attack drone targeting merchant shipping - with a Sea Viper missile.

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