| 9th Mine Countermeasures Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1962–1971, 2013–present[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Mine Countermeasures Squadron |
| Size | 5 ships as of 2017; 4 ships in 2023 |
| Home port | HMS Jufair, Bahrain |
The 9th Mine Countermeasures Squadron is a front-line squadron of the Royal Navy with responsibility for mine warfare in the Persian Gulf region. The squadron is based in Bahrain and, as of 2023, is equipped with three mine countermeasure vessels and a Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ship.
- ^ "Badge of honour for Gulf minehunters as historic squadron is reborn". Navy News. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
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