The UK Royal Navy is turning RFA Lyme Bay into a powerful drone-based mine-clearing hub. Instead of relying only on traditional ships, the Navy is now using advanced unmanned systems to detect and destroy underwater mines. The ship is being upgraded in Gibraltar and will act like a “mother ship” that controls multiple drones in the water and on the surface. Its plug-and-play system allows quick setup depending on mission needs. This shift makes operations safer, as fewer human lives are directly exposed to danger. With support from Thales’ smart technology, the system can identify threats more accurately using AI. Overall, this upgrade shows how modern navies are moving toward automation and smarter warfare strategies.
