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Four strike drones catapulted from British carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth
Four strike drones were launched from the deck of the supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth during an exercise, an event reported as a historic milestone for naval drone warfare.
Exercise tests drones beside crewed jets
The launch was staged as part of a drill intended to demonstrate how uncrewed combat aircraft might work together with fighter jets and other assets at sea.
The report describes the drones as having been catapulted from the carrier's flight deck, a step it presents as a turning point for drone operations in naval warfare.
Open questions
- How many drones were launched in total during the exercise?