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The Royal Navy is on track to implement one of these futuristic visions into reality over the coming decade, The Persistent Operational Deployment Systems. The service claims that it is on track to bring the Persistent Operational Deployment Systems or PODS to fruition within the next ten years.
The Royal Navy is focussed on investing in a more innovative and automated fleet. Enhanced by the £24 billion increase in spending across four years as announced by the Prime Minister, the Royal Navy will improve the sustainability, lethality and availability of its vessels.
The Persistent Operational Deployment Systems have already started to conceptualise and work on several options including, but not limited to, Command and Control, To deliver agile Command and Control for multiple forces utilising the Naval Strike Network. Strike, To deliver a scalable strike solution. Launcher, To deliver scalable solutions for uncrewed air system launch. Factory, To deliver rapid repair and prototyping in theatre.
Supported by the future conceptual ideas, the Royal Navy continues to be at the forefront of maritime technology as it adapts to meet future threats and maintain competitive advantage.
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