The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth £1.2bn for Audacious, the fourth submarine in the Astute class.
The full contract covers the design, build, test and commissioning programme. First steel was cut in 2007 and Audacious is at an advanced stage of construction at BAE Systems’ site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. John Hudson, submarines managing director at BAE Systems Maritime, said: “This is a very significant milestone for the company as it provides…
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