Royal Navy Launches First Autonomous Boat Squadron
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The Royal Navy has established its first autonomous squadron, operating uncrewed boats on front-line operations. The 1st Autonomous Squadron, based at Portsmouth Naval Base, comprises around 180 personnel and operates Kraken K3 Scout and Rattler USVs. This initiative is part of the 'Hybrid Navy' strategy, backed by £1.5bn investment, aiming to integrate traditional warships with uncrewed and autonomous technology.
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