Frank Gardner: Navy plans reflect sea change in how wars are fought

BBC News Monday 29 June 2026, 15:48 UTC 1 min read

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The upcoming defence plan reflects rapid changes in drone warfare, our security correspondent writes.

Frank Gardner (PERSON) Navy (ORG)

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