HMS Ambush (S120)
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HMS Ambush is an Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine of the Royal Navy, the second boat of her class.
Ambush on sea trials, December 2012.
HMS Ambush returning to HMNB Clyde, Scotland
Astute-class submarine
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The Astute class is the latest class of nuclear-powered fleet submarines (SSNs) in service with the Royal Navy. The boats are being constructed by BAE Systems Submarines at Barrow-in-Furness. Seven boats will be constructed: the first of class, Astute, was launched by Queen Camilla, in 2007, commissioned in 2010, and declared fully operational in May 2014. The Astute class is the replacement for the Trafalgar-class fleet submarines in Royal Navy service.
The Astute class are built at the Devonshire Dock Hall, Barrow-in-Furness
Astute on the shiplift after her launch ceremony
Audacious under construction