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US mine countermeasures, combat ships move to CENTCOM

The US Navy is moving two Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships and three littoral combat ships to the CENTCOM area of responsibility.

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The US Navy is deploying additional naval assets to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility. Two Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships are currently en route and may already be in the region. Additionally, one Independence-class littoral combat ship is already present in CENTCOM, with two more littoral combat ships on the way. This movement represents a significant increase in the US Navy's presence and specialized capabilities in the Middle East.
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