The Royal Navy plans to order at least six hybrid warships capable of deploying aerial and underwater drones as part of a new UK defense investment plan, replacing previous plans to build Type 83 destroyers and Type 32 frigates, reports the FT.

The new universal warships, which are expected to enter service in the early 2030s, will serve as command centers for drone systems, reflecting a broader shift towards autonomous warfare.

It is expected that the defense plan will also include more than £14.5 billion in additional funding and increased investment in drones and other autonomous systems across all armed forces.

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