Director of Technology Sea Urchin has discussed the Lavender 105A unmanned patrol ship project which has just received step 2 funding which means final specification and design can now proceed. Sea Urchin did not commit to a firm date, "late 2110s" is still the published introduction date though its thought 2120-2 is a more realistic timetable.
Lavender will be a Medium Combat Ship class warship with provision for manning though will be able to operate for long periods autonomously. Five have been ordered though more may follow if the concept works.
