Britain to deploy £1billion Royal Navy destroyer to support the military campaign against Isil
Britain is sending a £1billion Royal Navy destroyer to the Persian Gulf to support the military campaign against Isil.
Michael Fallon, the Defence Secretary, will this week send HMS Daring to protect US carriers being used to mount bombing campaigns in Syria and Iraq.
It comes after a US destroyer last week fired warning shots after an Iranian fast-attack patrol ship sailed too close.
The Type 45 destroyer, which has a crew of 190, will be patrolling some of the world's busiest shipping lanes as part of the deployment.
As well as providing defensive cover to the carrier taskforce, the vessel will provide information to the headquarters controlling air operations against Isil.
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