UXV Combatant

UXV Combatant

The UXV Combatant is a planned warship being designed by BVT Surface Fleet. [ [http://www.bvtsurfacefleet.com/bvt/products/destroyers/ BVT Surface Fleet - Destroyers ] ] It is projected to displace approximately 8000 tonnes and carry a complement of UCAV aircraft. It is expected to enter service some time after 2020. It shares some common design features with Type 45 destroyer.

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* [http://www.baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_107810163127.html BAE Systems new release]
* [http://www.popsci.com/military-aviation-space/article/2008-02/warships-tomorrow Popular Science magazine article]

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