HMS Astute (S119)
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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.
Tomahawk missile
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The BGM-109 Tomahawk Land Attack Missile is an American long-range, all-weather, jet-powered, subsonic cruise missile that is used by the United States Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Netherlands N
HMS Astute (S119)
…carry three months' supply of food for 98 crew. Astute has stowage for 38 weapons and was expected to typically carry both Spearfish heavy torpedoes and Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles, the latter costing £870,000 each. Astute was ordered from GEC's Marconi Marine (now BAE Systems Submarines) on 17 March 1997…
A BGM-109 Tomahawk flying in November 2002
UGM-109 Tomahawk missile detonates above a test target, 1986.
The USS Chafee (DDG-90) launches a Block V Tomahawk during the start of operational testing in 2020.
Launch of a Tactical Tomahawk cruise missile from USS Stethem