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<br /><br /><p>The Royal Navy (RN) recognises that autonomous systems offer a unique
opportunity to maintain our operational advantage, and benefits significantly from
the use of unmanned vehicles in both air and sea environments.</p><br /><p>The Scan
Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System offers enhanced maritime surveillance and improved
situational awareness in support of the RN in a number of operational theatres.</p><br
/><p>The Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels employ an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
(UUV) for remote mine-disposal known as the Seafox mine-disposal system. In addition,
the Fleet Diving Squadron employs a small UUV for seabed searches.</p><br /><p>The
RN continues to explore how autonomous systems can further augment its capabilities
into the future.</p>
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