Royal Navy launches its first autonomous squadron of uncrewed boats
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the force has been created in response to the changing face of modern warfare
Covered by 2 sources from United Kingdom. First reported by The Independent ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Royal Navy launches its first autonomous squadron of uncrewed boats
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the force has been created in response to the changing face of modern warfare
Royal Navy launches first drone boat squadron
The hybrid navy will see traditional warships and units integrate with uncrewed and autonomous technology as a part of the initiative backed by £1.5bn investment
Coverage details
2 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: The Independent and The Mirror. The Independent published it first, on November 9, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Mirror, 11 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Royal Navy and Wes Streeting.
