British First Sea Lord Outlines Vision for Hybrid Navy and Northern Naval Partnership
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026
LONDON, England, April 29 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following remarks by Gen. Gwyn Jenkins, first sea lord, announcing a major overhaul of the Royal Navy to create a "Hybrid Navy" featuring a mix of crewed and autonomous platforms during the inaugural Lord Fisher lecture at the Royal United Services Institute in London, England. Jenkins detailed plans to integrate uncrewed escort ships and jet-powered drones into the fleet by 2029 to increase combat mass and counter . . .
