The British Armed Forces operated the warmth of drones at sea and in the air for the first time.
A navy spokesperson said: “In the British defense sector, six medium-heavy UAVs are operating in an autonomously controlled cluster at a separate ground control station. This is the first time.
“The mission of the drone is to tactically supply the commandos with ammunition from the offensive force to the blood of combat medical personnel.
“When launched from RFA Mounts Bay, the group also showed significant flexibility and changed roles to perform reconnaissance missions, providing intelligence for the onshore and sea commandos to attack hostile targets.
“Autonomous systems also work together to complete tasks independently to find and identify enemy targets, accurately using its increasingly powerful sensors and the range of target acquisition algorithms.”
These tests were named Autonomous Advance Force 4.0, and their purpose was to create a combination of man and machine to create “battlefield advantage.”
A navy spokesperson said: “The ultimate goal is to seamlessly embed autonomous systems on the front line to support commandos on the battlefield.
“These experiments carefully reviewed the tactics and learned how to use and not use drones.”
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said: “Only by constantly experimenting with the latest technologies and innovations can we prepare our people for the challenges of the future.”
Colonel Chris Ho, the officer in charge of the experiment, said: “We must always remember that this technology is to improve the outstanding performance of the commando, not to replace it.”
