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

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

27 Aug 25
Posted by: OC A Bramley
18 minutes, 32 seconds read
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The author considers the rapid progress in drone development, and what challenges will need to be overcome towards maintaining defensive capabilities in an increasingly contested battlespace. A 20 minute read.

Introduction The Royal Navy has 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 includes 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 auxiliary roles…

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