UK Royal Navy explores modular counter-drone capabilities for future hybrid fleet
The new Type 26 City-class anti-submarine warfare frigates will operate with uncrewed and autonomous platforms, forming an integral part of the Hybrid Navy vision. (Photo: Crown Copyright/UK Ministry of Defence)
The UK MoD is scoping out systems to counter the growing threat of uncrewed aerial systems, with a focus on low-cost modularity and speed to field.
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking early market engagement looking at counter-uncrewed aerial system (CUAS) capabilities for the Royal Navy (RN) – titled Project METIS and Project TALON.
The two initiatives signal potential future procurement opportunities for modular, containerised CUAS platforms with a focus on cost-efficiency, autonomy and the ability to be deployed across maritime and land platforms.
Under Project METIS – Modular Effects, Tactical Interchangeably System – a request for information (RfI) was issued at the end of February seeking information from potential providers of modular, low-cost effectors to counter the growing issue of uncrewed threats and complement
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