The Royal Navy's rules of engagement have been changed in response to the Russian intelligence-gathering ship Yantar directing lasers at RAF pilots. According to Forces.news UK Defense Secretary John Healey said the vessel was currently positioned on the edge of British territorial waters and was being closely tracked by Royal Navy warships and RAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft.

A flotilla of uncrewed "wolf pack" drone boats has successfully been used to escort warships in a Royal Navy and Army trial. The five vessels "swarmed" around HMS Tyne and HMS Stirling Castle off the coast of Scotland - remotely piloted by personnel 500 miles (804km) away on board XV Patrick Blackett in Portsmouth naval base.

Royal Navy tests “Rattler” uncrewed vessels in a milestone sea trial, escorting warships from 500 miles away in a step toward a Hybrid Navy.