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'Set the tone': 1st Autonomous Squadron for drone boats commissioned into Royal Navy

Around 180 personnel will operate drone boats and other autonomous systems as the service seeks a hybrid fleet, officials said.

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Formed up of around 180 personnel, they will be in charge of dozens of autonomous and remote-controlled vessels

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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

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'Set the tone': 1st Autonomous Squadron for drone boats commissioned into Royal Navy

Formed up of around 180 personnel, they will be in charge of dozens of autonomous and remote-controlled vessels

·Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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The drone armada: Navy deploys vessels against Putin spy ships

The fleet of drones, controlled remotely by 180 sailors, comprises more than 20 vessels that can be armed with missiles, radar and surveillance technology.

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