“Plans to replace ageing warships will be scrapped in favour of building at least six new modern "hybrid" vessels equipped to deploy drones as part of the UK's upcoming defence strategy.”
“On Saturday, the MoD said £500m would be allocated to equip the UK's elite Commando Force with new boats and the "latest drone and autonomous technology" as part of the plan.”
“The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced last November that night cover would be provided by nine bases around the UK from 2012, instead of the current 12.”
