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HMS Queen Elizabeth hosts drone tests

Bottom line

HMS Queen Elizabeth hosted tests of the Nyan jet-powered strike drone and the Tekever AR5 multi-purpose drone. The AR5 successfully landed and took off from the carrier, with the Royal Navy considering it for anti-submarine warfare.

Why it matters

Successful carrier-based operations of the Tekever AR5 expand the Royal Navy's options for maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare, potentially enhancing NATO's undersea domain awareness.

HMS Queen Elizabeth hosted tests of two drones: the Nyan, a jet-powered strike drone which sank after flight, and the Tekever AR5, a multi-purpose drone with a 7m wingspan and 80kg payload. The AR5 successfully completed takeoff and landing operations from the carrier. The Royal Navy is considering the AR5 for anti-submarine warfare roles against Russian submarines, indicating a potential shift in naval drone employment.

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  • Telegram channel:Victory Dronessource Borigin t.me
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    На борту британского авианосца HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) провели испытания сразу двух типов беспилотников — реактивных ударных Nyan и многоцелевого Tekever AR5. Четыре реактивных беспилотника Nyan выполнили полет по заданному маршруту, после чего были намеренно затоплены. Более и

NamedNyanTekever AR5HMS Queen ElizabethTopicsdronesnaval dronesnato region

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Robot War (2026). HMS Queen Elizabeth hosts drone tests. Hetzner OSINT, 8 November 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-11-08--hms-queen-elizabeth-hosts-drone-tests/

@misc{robotwar-2026-11-08--hms-queen-elizabeth-hosts-drone-tests,
  title = {HMS Queen Elizabeth hosts drone tests},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-11-08--hms-queen-elizabeth-hosts-drone-tests/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding B3}
}

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