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Operation Firecrest: HMS Prince of Wales Demonstrates Royal Navy's 'Hybrid' Shift

HMS Prince of Wales demonstrated the Royal Navy's shift toward a hybrid carrier air wing during Operation Firecrest. The exercise combined manned F-35Bs with unmanned aerial systems. The concept mirrors similar U.S. Navy initiatives. It marks a significant evolution of British carrier strike doctrine.

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