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doctrineside: natofirst seen 2024-01-01

UK defense plan shifts toward cheap drones and unmanned command ships

The post describes the UK adopting a Ukraine-modeled approach: rapid innovation cycles and emphasis on low-cost systems to destroy high-value targets. It also highlights planned investment in unmanned-focused naval command ships, autonomous 'loyal wingman' aircraft alongside crewed jets, and a large drone test center—signaling a doctrinal and force-structure shift toward unmanned warfare.

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doctrine-changeUK announces armed forces rearmament plan emphasizing drones and autonomous systems
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