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UK cancels Type 83 destroyer for new Hybrid Navy concept amid severe personnel shortage crisis

UK has cancelled the Type 83 destroyer programme in favour of a Hybrid Navy concept built around 'Common Combat Vessels' and unmanned platforms. Move driven by acute personnel shortage and shift to distributed maritime forces. Ends decade-long Type 45 replacement plan. Major restructuring of Royal Navy surface combatant roadmap.

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