The forecast is for a hybrid force of crewed and uncrewed assets. Each crewed ship would sit at the centre of a smaller group whose uncrewed vessels or aircraft operate in concert. An ASW frigate with its own escorts is one suggested arrangement. Convoy protection could use the same pattern.
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A forecast of crewed ships coordinating uncrewed groups
The forecast places a crewed warship at the centre of cooperating uncrewed assets, including possible ASW and convoy groups.