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24 January 2026

A Dutch Warship Just Shot Down a Swarm of Attack Drones off UK Coast

Evelyn Hart

Tensions across contested maritime zones are reshaping how allied navies prepare for conflict. From the Baltic to the Red Sea, the proliferation of uncrewed systems has added complexity to both surveillance and engagement strategies. Traditional naval assets, designed for symmetrical warfare, are being pushed to adapt under operational and technological pressure.

In this evolving environment, NATO members are testing how synthetic and live combat scenarios can be combined to simulate attacks no longer theoretical. Small, networked drone swarms. Semi-autonomous surface vessels. Saturation strikes designed to overwhelm defense layers in seconds. Exercises are no longer abstract; they are practical rehearsals for incidents that could unfold with little warning.

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