UK announces £5B+ drone-focused Defence Investment Plan and shift toward hybrid, uncrewed-enabled force structure

The UK government unveiled a Defence Investment Plan allocating more than £5 billion over four years for drones and autonomous systems, aiming to restructure the Royal Navy, Army, and RAF around uncrewed capabilities. The plan includes a 'Hybrid Navy' concept with multiple new uncrewed surface and underwater vessel types and other uncrewed initiatives across the services.