The Royal Navy is preparing to deploy dozens of unmanned boats in British waters to intercept Russian spy ships by the end of 2026.
The new £12.3m autonomous squadron will operate Kraken 3 ships capable of reaching 55 knots and carrying up to 400kg of weapons or radar equipment.
The move follows a reported 25% increase in Russian naval activity near British waters during the first seven months of 2026.
Source: BBC