Royal Navy Launches Its First Ever Autonomous Squadron To Run Uncrewed Boats
The Royal Navy has commissioned its first autonomous squadron at Portsmouth, with about 180 personnel who will operate uncrewed boats on front-line operations.
Portsmouth is now home to the Royal Navy’s first autonomous squadron, a new unit set up to put uncrewed boats on the front line.
The 1st Autonomous Squadron was commissioned on November 5 at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth in the presence of over 200 guests that included navy personnel, dignitaries, media and families, according to the Royal Navy.
During the ceremony, the Kraken and Rattler uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) that the unit will run were steered around Portsmouth Harbour from a control hub.
The squadron has about 180 personnel, which is the strength of a Type 23 frigate, and they work in two watches so that operations can go on through day and night.
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