End of destroyers era? UK scraps next-generation destroyers plan for a Common combat vessels
Photo credit: Navy lookout United Kingdom has scrapped its plan to build next-generation destroyers, opting to procure at least six ‘Common Combat Vessels (CCVs), designed to operate with drones and autonomous systems. The decision was announced under the government’s ‘Defence Investment Plan’.UK currently operate six type 45 destroyers, also know as ‘Daring Class’ are due…