The UK government announced that the Royal Navy will build at least six Common Combat Vessels (CCVs) under the Defence Investment Plan. The hybrid warships will replace the current fleet of six Type 45 destroyers, with delivery expected in the early 2030s. Each CCV will act as a control hub for uncrewed systems in air, surface and underwater environments, providing enhanced resilience and firepower without a proportional increase in crew or cost. The programme will work alongside Type 26 and Type 31 frigates and new uncrewed platforms, and is expected to sustain the UK shipbuilding sector, creating tens of thousands of new jobs. It also supports Atlantic defence programmes aimed at countering Russian activity and strengthening NATO deterrence.
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