What Happened
New Vessels To Deploy Drones In Modern Warfare Strategy
The UK Navy is abandoning plans to replace its ageing destroyers with a new model, instead opting to build at least six hybrid warships capable of deploying drones. The Ministry of Defence stated that these new vessels would be better suited to the pace and nature of modern warfare, offering extended reach, resilience, and firepower without a proportional increase in crew or cost. The decision is part of the UK’s upcoming defence investment plan, which is expected to be published before the NATO summit in Turkey. According to the BBC, the plan aims to counter Russian activity, protect critical underwater infrastructure, and enhance NATO deterrence.