Britain is preparing a defence plan that outlines how its armed forces will evolve toward more automated and unmanned capabilities. Multiple outlets report that the programme, due to be announced Tuesday, places drones and other autonomous technologies at the centre of future operations. The plans include development or procurement of self-flying and possibly autonomous fighter-jet concepts, alongside uncrewed or unmanned submarine capabilities. Drones are highlighted as a key part of the wider shift in how the military expects to conduct reconnaissance, strike and other missions. At the same time, reporting notes that the effort involves a wider dispute over funding and resources, reflecting the challenge of financing new technologies while meeting other defence commitments. Overall, the coverage characterizes the proposal as a response to how conflicts are changing as a result of technology, with emphasis on systems that can operate with reduced human involvement. The articles do not indicate specific figures in the provided excerpts, but they agree on the general direction: greater use of drones and unmanned platforms, including air and undersea capabilities, supported by a contested budget process.