The UK's rush into seaborne drone warfare represents a dangerous escalation that threatens global security. While politicians celebrate these 'wolfpack' drones as innovation, they're actually fueling an arms race that makes the world less safe. This hypocrisy of promoting drone proliferation while simultaneously ramping up counter-drone systems shows how military leaders prioritize profit over peace.
Britain's investment in autonomous maritime defense technology creates essential jobs while protecting national security against real threats. The new Plymouth drone factory demonstrates how defense innovation drives economic growth, generating hundreds of high-skilled manufacturing positions in communities that need them. These underwater gliders safeguard critical infrastructure and sea lanes from enemy submarines threatening Allied interests.
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