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HMS Astute Arrives at Faslane for the First Time

HMS Astute Arrives at Faslane for the First Time



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HMS Astute Arrives at Faslane for the First Time

Royal Navy submarine HMS Astute sails up the Clyde estuary into her home port of Faslane, Scotland for the first time following the journey from Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.
The Astute submarine has the latest stealth technology, a world-beating sonar system and is armed with 38 torpedoes and missiles - more than any previous Royal Navy submarine. She will be able to circumnavigate the globe while submerged, and advanced nuclear technology means that she will never need to be refuelled.
Astute will be followed in due course by her sister submarines Ambush, Artful and Audacious. These four comprise the first of the expected seven submarines in the Astute Class. The Astute class will carry the potent Spearfish Heavyweight torpedo which can destroy submarines or surface ships, and Tomahawk cruise missiles that can hit inland targets with pinpoint accuracy. The boats will have 50 per cent more firepower than the existing Trafalgar class submarines they will succeed in service

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Media ID 15227464

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The print captures a historic moment as the HMS Astute, a state-of-the-art Royal Navy submarine, arrives at its home port of Faslane in Scotland for the very first time. The journey from Barrow-in-Furness shipyard to the Clyde estuary marks the beginning of an era of advanced naval capabilities. Equipped with cutting-edge stealth technology and boasting a world-beating sonar system, the Astute submarine is armed with an impressive arsenal of 38 torpedoes and missiles - more than any previous Royal Navy submarine. Its advanced nuclear technology ensures that it can circumnavigate the globe while submerged without ever needing to be refueled. This remarkable vessel is just one of four sister submarines - Ambush, Artful, and Audacious - that will join her in due course. Together, they form part of the highly anticipated Astute Class which aims to revolutionize underwater warfare. With their Spearfish Heavyweight torpedoes capable of destroying both submarines and surface ships, as well as Tomahawk cruise missiles designed for pinpoint accuracy against inland targets, these submarines possess 50% more firepower than their Trafalgar class predecessors. As this image by Andrew Linnett reveals, the arrival of HMS Astute heralds a new era for naval defense capabilities. With its groundbreaking technology and formidable armament, this vessel represents a significant leap forward in protecting national security interests on both land and sea.

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