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BAE Unveils Robot Warships to Boost Royal Navy Power

9/11/2025

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BAE Systems announced plans for robot warships with up to 128 missiles at DSEI 2025, enhancing the Royal Navy's capabilities.
The Type 83 destroyer will replace the Type 45 fleet, utilizing automation to address personnel shortages.
BAE's designs include an Air Warfare Command Ship and smaller autonomous vessels for cost-effective naval expansion.
The Atlantic Bastion concept, introduced by First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, integrates crewed and uncrewed platforms for underwater defense.
The Royal Navy aims to deploy uncrewed escorts alongside warships within two years, amid ongoing recruitment and retention challenges highlighted by Vice Admiral Andrew Burns.

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BAE Systems announced plans for robot warships with up to 128 missiles at DSEI 2025, enhancing the Royal Navy's capabilities.
The Type 83 destroyer will replace the Type 45 fleet, utilizing automation to address personnel shortages.
BAE's designs include an Air Warfare Command Ship and smaller autonomous vessels for cost-effective naval expansion.
The Atlantic Bastion concept, introduced by First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, integrates crewed and uncrewed platforms for underwater defense.
The Royal Navy aims to deploy uncrewed escorts alongside warships within two years, amid ongoing recruitment and retention challenges highlighted by Vice Admiral Andrew Burns.