BAE Systems announced that it has been given the go-ahead to begin constructing the fifth Astute class submarine and start the procurement process for a sixth vessel.
It follows a statement made on Wednesday 24 March by UK Secretary of State for Defence, Bob Ainsworth, in which he underlined the Government’s continuing support for the Astute programme. The first of class Astute attack submarine is currently undertaking sea trials, the second (Ambush) is due to be launched later this year, and the…
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