Australia is betting on heavy marine drones with long -range missiles (photo)

The ships will be adapted for pro -single struggle and will rely on the Aegis Baseline combat management system. Powerful seafarers, in particular, will become platforms for a long -range 32 rockets with vertical launch. This was announced on February 20 by the Australian Navy. The document refers to the creation of a more powerful and deadly surface fleet for the royal naval fleet of Australia, which will be a supplement to the underwater fleet, including nuclear submarines.

"The future Navy fleet will be an integral component of the united Australian forces for operations in the nearest region in order to ensure the safety of our maritime communications and maritime trade," the message reads. The new sample of the Australian warship will be optimized for the underwater and anti -the -one warfare, but will also be equipped with spot defense systems.

In addition to the planned purchase of six ships with an optional crew and from seven to 11 general -purpose frigates, the review also provides for a reduction in the planned fleet of new Hunter fleet from nine to six ships, reducing purchases and the purchase of additional small patrol boats.

As noted in War Zone, the inclusion of six ships with optional crews in the new plan for the development of the Fleet of the Royal Navy Australia is especially attracted by attention, since this type of ships in the country or anywhere in the world is not used anywhere. It is noted that "six large surface ships with optional crew (LOSV) with 32 cells of the vertical start system" will provide "increased deadly due to the additional potential for strikes from different locations.

The program will also be officially involved in the development and the US Purchasing a class of large non -trampolines (Large Uncrewed Surface Vessels or LUSV). It is assumed that Lusv will have a length of 200 to 300 feet (60 to 90 meters) and a water -toning with full load of 1,000 to 2,000 tons, which will make them size Corvette. Future navigators will rely on the AEGIS system.