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UK Cancels Type 83, Orders Six Hybrid Combat Vessels Amid Resignations

6/29/2026

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The Ministry of Defence said the UK will scrap the Type 83 destroyer programme and build at least six hybrid Common Combat Vessels.
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis said the vessels are designed to meet increasing threats.
The vessels will coordinate uncrewed systems in the air, on the surface and under the sea.
Resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns reflected Treasury funding disagreements.

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The Ministry of Defence said the UK will scrap the Type 83 destroyer programme and build at least six hybrid Common Combat Vessels.
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis said the vessels are designed to meet increasing threats.
The vessels will coordinate uncrewed systems in the air, on the surface and under the sea.
Resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns reflected Treasury funding disagreements.