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What drones an amphibious ship may carry

Reconnaissance and mine-countermeasure drones are likely, with their support needs driving growth in the host ship's size and mission.

Amphibious WarfareCommand And Control VesselsMine CountermeasuresReconnaissanceType 26 FrigateType 32 FrigateType 83 DestroyerUncrewed Systems
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Question

What types of drones might operate from amphibious ships?

Short answer

Reconnaissance and mine-countermeasure drones are likely, with their support needs driving growth in the host ship's size and mission.

Notes

An amphibious ship is expected to carry a mixture of aerial reconnaissance drones and mine-countermeasure systems. These vehicles extend the reach and coverage of one hull. Greater capability tends to increase their size and the host ship's maintenance, command, and self-defence requirements. The CCV proposal is criticised for merging the Type 32 patrol and presence concept with the more demanding air-defence role intended for Type 83. Those missions place different demands on the uncrewed systems and their supporting ship. Type 26 is also cited as already designed to support drones in its own operations.