The United Kingdom says it will contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at securing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reports.

Defence minister John Healey has announced the commitment during a virtual summit with more than 40 of his counterparts from other nations involved in the mission, which he says will become operational when conditions allow.

“With our allies, this multinational mission will be defensive, independent, and credible,” he has said in a statement.