UK's Royal Navy to test Proteus drone, an autonomous sub-hunting helicopter, this summer.

The Royal Navy plans to test the Proteus drone, an autonomous helicopter designed by Leonardo to detect enemy submarines. Funded by a £60 million contract, the three-ton drone can deploy sonobuoys and swap different payloads, offering flexibility for various missions. The aircraft, set to fly this summer, supports the Navy's Maritime Aviation Transformation strategy, aiming to enhance the use of uncrewed aircraft systems.

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