UK Navy’s first Astute-class submarine to undergo mid-life upgrade
The nuclear-powered attack submarine ‘HMS Astute’ has at Devonport for a multi-million-pound Mid Life Re-Validation Period (MLRP).
DEVONPORT (BNS): UK Royal Navy’s first Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine ‘HMS Astute’ has arrived at Devonport for a mid-life upgrade.
The submarine, after its 15 years’ continuous service around the globe, will be handed over to the team at Babcock for its multi-million-pound Mid Life Re-Validation Period (MLRP), the Navy announced on July 4.
According to the Royal Navy, Astute has a string of firsts to her name: the first A-boat to visit Australia (supporting HMS Queen Elizabeth’s carrier group deployment and the AUKUS partnership with Washington and Canberra); first A-boat through the Suez Canal; first A-boat to visit the USA (for extensive weapons/sonar trials).
The Royal Navy currently operates five Astute-class submarines. Two more platforms are set to join service in near future.
The submarine, after its 15 years’ continuous service around the globe, will be handed over to the team at Babcock for its multi-million-pound Mid Life Re-Validation Period (MLRP), the Navy announced on July 4.
According to the Royal Navy, Astute has a string of firsts to her name: the first A-boat to visit Australia (supporting HMS Queen Elizabeth’s carrier group deployment and the AUKUS partnership with Washington and Canberra); first A-boat through the Suez Canal; first A-boat to visit the USA (for extensive weapons/sonar trials).
The Royal Navy currently operates five Astute-class submarines. Two more platforms are set to join service in near future.
