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Royal Navy launches four Nyan strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth in first carrier trials

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The Royal Navy launched four Nyan strike drones from HMS Queen Elizabeth, marking the first time it has launched strike drones from an aircraft carrier. The trials also saw a Tekever AR5 take off and land on the carrier, testing two uncrewed aircraft types aboard the ship.

Discovered 2026-11-08T20:28:15.636354-08:00 | 2026-11-08T20:28:15.636354-08:00

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  • The launch marks a first for the Royal Navy and demonstrates strike-drone operations from HMS Queen Elizabeth.
  • The same trials tested a Tekever AR5 taking off and landing aboard the carrier, broadening the range of uncrewed aircraft activity demonstrated at sea.

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