As the Russian Navy operates submarines that, according to Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, the Chief of Staff of the French Navy, are “objectively of very good quality,” the Royal Navy currently finds itself in a challenging position. Its fleet has been significantly reduced over the past two decades, with only fourteen first-rate ships compared to thirty-one previously.

The Royal Navy aims to enhance its operational capacity by deploying unmanned ships “as much as possible.” This strategy reflects a commitment to modernize and adapt to evolving maritime threats while optimizing resources and capabilities.