Astute Class Submarines
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the (a) sixth and (b) seventh of the Astute Class submarines are due to enter operational service with the Royal Navy.
Answered by Luke Pollard
The planned in-service and out-of-service dates for Royal Navy submarines are withheld as disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
Five of seven Astute Class submarines have been delivered to the Royal Navy, with boat six, HMS AGAMEMNON, launching from the BAE Systems Shipyard on 3 October 2024. The final Astute Class submarine is at an advanced stage of build.
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