Plans to replace ageing destroyers scrapped to make way for drones in ‘hybrid Navy’

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Underwater drones will be included in bid to tackle Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Britain has abandoned plans for a new Type 83 destroyer to replace its ageing warships, opting instead for a