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After Type 26, UAVs for British carriers

A personal forecast favors carrier UAVs after Type 26 follow-on work, with Type 83 also mentioned as a possibility.

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Question

After completing Type 26 and other projects, what should the Royal Navy bid resources for next?

Short answer

Type 83 is one possibility, while a UAV capability for the carriers is considered the more likely next bidding target.

Notes

Type 83 is one possible next Royal Navy project after Type 26 and the other current programs. Some form of uncrewed aircraft for the carriers is considered the more likely resource bid. The aircraft's mission and design remain unspecified.