General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, First Sea Lord, has unveiled a landmark transformation strategy for the Royal Navy, committing to a “Hybrid Navy” that integrates crewed, uncrewed, and autonomous platforms to meet escalating global threats. Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Sir Gwyn outlined a blueprint to dramatically increase the Royal Navy’s mass and lethality by 2029. Central to this vision is the “Atlantic Fleet Series,” a trio of programs – Bastion, Shield, and Strike – designed to protect critical infrastructure, provide integrated air defense, and enhance long-range strike capabilities. Drawing lessons from the conflict in Ukraine – where…
