GIBRALTAR, GIBRALTAR - MAY 22: British Armed Forces minister Al Carns (R) is shown mine detecting equipment during a visit to RFA Lyme Bay in Gibraltar, a bay-class landing ship dock which is being upgraded by the Royal Navy to add new cutting-edge uncrewed equipment, allowing it to be used as a 'mothership' for autonomous systems, if needed for operations in the Strait of Hormuz on May 22, 2026 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. The UK Minister for Armed Forces, Al Carns MP, visits RFA Lyme Bay at HMNB Gibraltar to inspect its transition into an autonomous systems "mothership". During this visit, Carns receives operational briefings, meets with the crew, and views the cutting-edge uncrewed maritime equipment loading onto the vessel. This advanced technology is part of an ongoing Royal Navy upgrade that prepares the ship for potential autonomous deployment in the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by James Manning-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

GIBRALTAR, GIBRALTAR - MAY 22: A member of the Royal Navy uses equipment in the bridge house of the RFA Lyme Bay in Gibraltar, a bay-class landing ship dock which is being upgraded by the Royal Navy to add new cutting-edge uncrewed equipment, allowing it to be used as a 'mothership' for autonomous systems, if needed for operations in the Strait of Hormuz on May 22, 2026 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. The UK Minister for Armed Forces, Al Carns MP, visits RFA Lyme Bay at HMNB Gibraltar to inspect its transition into an autonomous systems "mothership". During this visit, Carns receives operational briefings, meets with the crew, and views the cutting-edge uncrewed maritime equipment loading onto the vessel. This advanced technology is part of an ongoing Royal Navy upgrade that prepares the ship for potential autonomous deployment in the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by James Manning-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

GIBRALTAR, GIBRALTAR - MAY 22: British Armed Forces minister Al Carns (C) is shown mine detecting equipment during a visit to RFA Lyme Bay in Gibraltar, a bay-class landing ship dock which is being upgraded by the Royal Navy to add new cutting-edge uncrewed equipment, allowing it to be used as a 'mothership' for autonomous systems, if needed for operations in the Strait of Hormuz on May 22, 2026 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. The UK Minister for Armed Forces, Al Carns MP, visits RFA Lyme Bay at HMNB Gibraltar to inspect its transition into an autonomous systems "mothership". During this visit, Carns receives operational briefings, meets with the crew, and views the cutting-edge uncrewed maritime equipment loading onto the vessel. This advanced technology is part of an ongoing Royal Navy upgrade that prepares the ship for potential autonomous deployment in the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by James Manning-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: A woman from Angola puts on make-up as she tends to the country's display at Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: Young women from Somalia react and dance as they and others from different African countriestake part in Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: Young people from Djibouti sing and dance as they take part in Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: A man wears traditional style dress as he and others watch performances on the stage as they take part in Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: A man from Sudan holds the country's flag as he takes part in Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)