A powerful nuclear attack submarine that has been in he Royal Navy fleet since The Cold War has been decommissioned.

The introduction of the Astute-class submarines has led to the gradual retirement of the Trafalgar-class fleet.

After a four-decade period of service, the UK has called time on the Trafalgar class, as it looks to an expanded future force ...

The Navy has been pushing to give its submarines new ways to hunt and gather intelligence with drones sent out and retrieved via torpedo tube.

The refit, known as a Mid-Life Revalidation Period (MLRP), will be carried out by Babcock and is expected to upgrade key systems and extend the service life of the UK’s first Astute-class attack ...

The Royal Navy’s HMS Astute begins a years-long overhaul after 15 years of service, highlighting the Astute-class subs’ global capabilities, stealth, and enduring importance in Britain’s ...

A devastating nuclear attack submarine is going to be upgraded as part of a multi-million pounds revamp.

Work on HMS Astute will be carried out by Babcock at its Devonport Royal Dockyard maintenance facilities, where the shipbuilder is also carrying out refits of the Vanguard-class nuclear-powered ...

Commissioned in 2010, HMS Astute was the first of seven nuclear-powered submarines built by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy to replace the Trafalgar class. Unlike its predecessors, it is powered by a ...

30 Jun 25 - HMS Astute sails into HMNB Devonport HMS Astute returned to HMNB Devonport, passing through Plymouth Sound, where she will enter a period of maintenance and the end of her first commission ...

HII launched the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas at Newport News Shipbuilding for final outfitting and testing, enhancing national security.

The U.S. Dept. of Defense authorized a further $1.85 billion for General Dynamics Electric Boat to proceed with long-lead time material acquisition and construction efforts related to the ...