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doctrine-change2026-07-01 11:33 UTC🇬🇧 United Kingdom
UK Defence Investment Plan outlines Royal Navy hybrid force with new uncrewed platform types
The UK Defence Investment Plan describes a Royal Navy 'hybrid' force structure integrating maritime uncrewed systems and outlines four new uncrewed platform types (Types 91–94). It also reiterates plans to test and deploy jet-powered UAVs from the UK carrier force and expand uncrewed capabilities through the 2030s.
DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-07-01 11:33
Reported
2026-07-01
Location
United Kingdom
Coordinates
54.7024, -3.2766
Confidence
78 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; policy/procurement plan describing future uncrewed maritime and aerial platforms and concepts.
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