The Astute-class programme began in February 1986 when the Ministry of Defence (MOD) launched a number of studies intended to determine the capabilities and requirements for the …

HMS Astute is an operational nuclear-powered attack submarine in the Royal Navy, the lead boat of her class. Astute is the second submarine of the Royal Navy to be named after the …

The largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy, the Astute Class is submarine supremacy redefined! The Royal Navy’s Astute Class will …

The Astute-class submarines are the first nuclear submarines to be fully designed using a three-dimensional, computer-aided environment. The submarines are 97m long and weigh 7,400t. …

Nov 9, 2024 · Between the refueling advantages and the speed, the Astute class is a better submarine than the impressive Virginia class.

4 days ago · Astute class submarines are the UK’s largest and most powerful attack submarines and can strike at targets up to 1,000km from the coast with pin-point accuracy. Astute …

HMS Achilles (also known as Astute Boat 7) is an Astute-class nuclear-powered fleet submarine under construction for the Royal Navy and the seventh in her class. The boat has had its name …

Feb 26, 2025 · Article Summary and Key Points: The Royal Navy’s Astute-class submarines represent a leap forward in stealth and technology, featuring advanced anechoic tiles …

Oct 12, 2024 · The HMS Astute class submarines are capable of launching submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCMs), adding to their versatility and strike capabilities. These missiles can …

Feb 24, 2025 · The Astute-class submarines are the UK Royal Navy’s newest class of submarines. These nuclear-powered fleet submarines (SSNs), designed and constructed by …