️🇬🇧🇷🇺 BBC: The Royal Navy plans to deploy a £12.3m squadron of autonomous drone boats in British waters by the end of 2026 to monitor and intercept Russian spy ships. The Kraken K3 craft can reach 55 knots and carry up to 400 kg of weapons or radar equipment.
The deployment follows a reported 25% increase in Russian naval activity near British waters during the first seven months of 2026. The new squadron will operate alongside the existing Royal Navy forces.