HMS Astute is an operational nuclear-powered attack
submarine in the Royal Navy, the lead boat of her class.
HMS Astute returning to HMNB Clyde, 2012
Astute on the shiplift outside Devonshire Dock Hall after launch
Astute aground with the emergency tow vessel Anglian Prince
Astute at 38 berth in Southampton Docks on 8 April 2011, the day of the shooting.
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.
HMS Ambush in 2012
The Astute class are built at the Devonshire Dock Hall, Barrow-in-Furness
Astute on the shiplift after her launch ceremony
Audacious under construction