The Current and Future Impact Drone Usage will have on the RN’s Warfare Strategy

Introduction The Royal Navy has been and always will be a central pillar of the United Kingdom’s defence and power projection; however it is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the rising threats and opportunities that unmanned and autonomous systems or drones pose. These rapidly evolving threats and advancements in drones, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), have emerged as a critical asset in modern conflicts as seen in currently active theatres of war. These drones are no longer confined to auxilia…