The Royal Navy announced a plan to build at least six recent Common Combat Vessels. The ships will carry drone systems instead of a new generation of Type 45 destroyers. They are designed to be adaptable, with a primary role in air defence. The programme is meant to keep UK shipyards busy and spread construction work around the country. The vessels will replace that ageing destroyers while meeting future combat needs. The decision supports domestic industry and provides a modern, flexible platform for the fleet.
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At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding - GOV.UK
At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding GOV.UK
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What are the 'adaptable' drone hub Common Combat Vessels replacing Type 45 destroyers - portsmouth.co.uk
What are the 'adaptable' drone hub Common Combat Vessels replacing Type 45 destroyers portsmouth.co.uk
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Britain to build fleet of drone warships - UK Defence Journal
Britain to build fleet of drone warships UK Defence Journal
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End of destroyers era? UK scraps next-generation destroyers plan for a Common combat vessels - The Times of India
End of destroyers era? UK scraps next-generation destroyers plan for a Common combat vessels The Times of India
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Royal Navy abandons Type 83 destroyer for new hybrid warships - The Defence Blog
Royal Navy abandons Type 83 destroyer for new hybrid warships The Defence Blog