UK to scrap destroyer replacement in favour of hybrid drone-capable warships
The UK Ministry of Defence plans to abandon work on a new destroyer replacement and instead build at least six hybrid warships designed to deploy drones. The vessels are intended to operate across the air, surface and undersea domains, marking a significant shift in naval procurement. The change is set to form part of the country's long-delayed defence investment plan.The ministry said the new ships would be better suited to the pace and nature of modern warfare than a small number of large, expensive vessels. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis said the equipment would be designed and built for the increasing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 23:32 LONDON
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