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Prototype Warfare within the Hybrid Navy Adventure

Commander Edward Black
19 March 2026clock9 Minute Read
The Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed, an unmanned surface vessel, is tested on the River Thames.

The Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed, an unmanned surface vessel, is tested on the River Thames. Image: Vickie Flores / Alamy Stock

The hybrid Navy offers an excellent opportunity to promote Prototype Warfare, accelerating the pathway between experimental technology and operator capability.

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Commander Edward Black

First Sea Lord’s Visiting Fellow

Military Sciences

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