- UK drops plans for a few large Type 83 destroyers and will build at least six smaller "Common Combat Vessels" designed to deploy and coordinate drones in the air, on the surface and under the sea.
- The long‑delayed defence investment plan (to be published before the NATO summit) frames the ships as a cost‑efficient way to extend reach, protect undersea infrastructure and deter Russian activity in the North Atlantic/High North.
- Budget rows have prompted ministerial resignations, but new defence secretary Dan Jarvis says he has secured extra funding and earmarked £500m to equip commandos with boats and drone/autonomous technology.
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