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How many nuclear submarines does the UK have – and are they ready for war?
Britain currently has a fleet of nine submarines, including four Vanguard vessels armed with the Trident nuclear system ...
Britain’s nuclear deterrent remains in dire peril
Sir Keir Starmer is pledging that the UK will raise the rate at which it builds submarines to one every 18 months. That ...
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From submarines to Trident: The UK’s nuclear capability explained
Two further Astute-class submarines, HMS Agamemnon and HMS Agincourt, are set to enter service in late 2025 and late 2026 respectively. Agamemnon is currently going through trials with the Royal ...
UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines
The UK will build up to 12 new attack submarines, the prime minister will announce as the government unveils its major ...
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Sea Trials of the Future – Uncrewed Systems Aboard HMS Lancaster
HMS Lancaster is at the forefront of Royal Navy innovation, conducting trials with uncrewed systems to enhance surveillance, ...
How A Miscalculation Gave The Royal Navy A Dangerously Unstable Warship
During World War II, with British shipbuilders already taxed to their limits, one small error made an entire fleet of new ...
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The Hidden History of the Nazi U-Boats That Prowled the Gulf Coast, Bringing World War II to America’s Shores
German submarines sank 56 Allied ships in the region and damaged another 14, losing just one of their own in the process ...
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Drug Smuggling on Ships and Submarines: An Escalating Threat
One of the most challenging trends to combat is the use of ships and submarines to transport illicit drugs across international waters. This article explores the methods, routes, and challenges ...