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UK to Build Six New Warships for Royal Marines with Drone and Laser Weapon Capabilities

May 14, 2024, 06:32 AM

The UK government has announced plans to build up to six new warships for the Royal Marines, capable of launching drones and firing laser weapons. This initiative, confirmed by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and reported by the Telegraph, is part of a broader effort to enhance the country's naval capabilities, with a total of 28 warships and submarines in the pipeline. Shapps emphasized that this move will secure the future of the commando forces and marks the beginning of a new era in British shipbuilding. The announcement, also covered by Sky News, comes amid a rise in defence spending and promises of a 'golden era of shipbuilding for the Navy.' The Tories have promised these new ships as part of their defence strategy.