Deadly Strike Drones Fired Into Sky From HMS Queen Elizabeth to 'Increase Lethality'
- The Royal Navy launched four British-built Nyan one-way attack drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth during North Atlantic trials in October, marking the first time lethal strike drones were fired from the aircraft carrier.
- These trials were part of Project VANTAGE, an initiative coordinating the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force to accelerate testing of maritime strike drones and develop a 'hybrid Navy' combining crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
- Designed by Callen-Lenz, a BAE Systems subsidiary, the Nyan features a 2.9-meter wingspan and is built for precision strikes; all four launched aircraft reached their designated targets during the exercise.
- Lieutenant Commander David Burton, Capability Sponsor for the Royal Navy, said "Neptune Reach B marks an important milestone in the Royal Navy," providing essential data for future Carrier Strike operations.
- HMS Queen Elizabeth also hosted Heavy Lift Challenge 3, where a Tekever AR5 drone operated from the flight deck for the first time, though the Ministry of Defence has not announced an operational deployment date.
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HMS Queen Elizabeth demonstrates drone strike capability - Navy Lookout
HMS Queen Elizabeth has launched one-way attack drones for the first time during trials in the North Atlantic. Four British-built Nyan aircraft were launched during Exercise Neptune Reach B on 20th October, with all four reaching their designated strike points. Designed and manufactured in Wiltshire by Callen-Lenz, now part of BAE Systems, Nyan is being […] The post HMS Queen Elizabeth demonstrates drone strike capability first appeared on Navy …
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