The UK has taken delivery of more than 8,000 uncrewed systems since July 2024 as part of a £450 million investment in drones and related technologies, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.

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Over 500 US troops trained in UK since 2020

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Naval support project extension on track, minister says

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Low-poly 3D render of a large naval destroyer and two smaller escort ships cruising on calm blue sea under a clear sky.

BMT shares more detail on MODUS uncrewed ship concept

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Man arrested after US military plane damaged in Ireland

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Uncrewed Bluebottle vessels push persistent maritime surveillance

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Rolls-Royce sets out defence case for modular reactor at UDT

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Lib Dems to put defence at heart of Scottish industry

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Large gray aircraft carrier moored in a harbor, surrounded by tugboats and industrial cranes in the background.

British aircraft carrier set to return to sea shortly

April 17, 2026

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