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Royal Navy tests strike and support drones aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, expanding carrier air wing

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The Royal Navy has launched BAE Systems Nyan one-way-effectors from HMS Queen Elizabeth in its first carrier-based strike-drone trials, while TEKEVER’s AR5 demonstrated carrier takeoff and landing. The tests also included an uncrewed logistics platform, advancing development of a more hybrid shipborne air wing.

Discovered 2026-11-06T05:35:08.287885-08:00 | 2026-11-06T05:35:08.287885-08:00

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  • Carrier trials establish that uncrewed strike and logistics aircraft can operate from HMS Queen Elizabeth, broadening the types of missions its air wing can support.
  • The Nyan strike-drone launches and TEKEVER AR5 takeoff-and-landing demonstration provide distinct steps toward integrating uncrewed aircraft into Royal Navy carrier operations.

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