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The first of the Royal Navy's new attack submarines, HMS Astute, has blasted Tomahawk missiles far across the North American skies as part of her first test firing mission.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Speech by Gerald Howarth Minister for International Security Strategy.
The main construction phase of the Royal Navy's fifth Astute Class submarine, Anson, begins with a traditional keel-laying ceremony attended by Minister for International Security Strategy, Gerald Howarth.
The name of the Royal Navy's newest, most capable Astute Class submarine has been formally announced today - HMS Anson.
Through the Royal Navy’s nearly fifty years of operating nuclear submarines it has maintained an excellent nuclear safety record. Today, the…
Speech delivered by Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy.
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has today announced that approval has been given for the early phase of design of the submarine that will deliver the UK's nuclear deterrent well into the 2060s.
Prince William paid a special visit to HM Naval Base Clyde yesterday to personally present awards to the sailors who maintain the UK's nuclear deterrent.
Duncan, the sixth and last of the Royal Navy's powerful, new Type 45 destroyers, was launched on the Clyde yesterday, Monday 11 October 2010.
The submarine was delighted to stage the christening of Evie Francesca, the daughter of the vessel’s sonar petty officer, Keith Pearson-Roselle…
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: EU, Trident and TV licence fee.
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Continuous At Sea Nuclear Deterrent and unions.
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Trident, TUC, Queen's Speech and misc.
The UK's most powerful attack submarine, HMS Astute, has been welcomed into the Royal Navy today in a commissioning ceremony overseen by the boat's patron, the Duchess of Cornwall.
Dr Fox said during a defence debate in the House of Commons yesterday that the Government has committed to maintaining Britain’s nuclear deterrent…
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