HMS Ambush

The UK Royal Navy’s second Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine HMS Ambush (S120) is all set to undergo sea trials.

BAE has received a contract from the Royal Navy to build seven Astute-class submarines to replace the existing Swiftsure and Trafalgar-class vessels.

UK defence equipment, support and technology minister Philip Dunne said that the Astute-class submarines would be the most powerful and advanced attack submarines for the Royal Navy and expected to boost naval capability in future.

HMS Ambush commanding officer Commander Peter Green said: "It is now time to start putting Ambush through her paces on sea trials and prove that this amazing piece of equipment is ready for operations."

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.
"It is now time to start putting Ambush through her paces on sea trials and prove that this amazing piece of equipment is ready for operations."

The 93m-long, 11.3m-wide submarine is powered by a nuclear reactor that enables it to operate for 25 years without refuelling.

See Also:

The 7,400t vessel can cruise at a submerged speed of 54km/h, while carrying a crew of 98 and is armed with 36 torpedoes and missiles, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, Spearfish torpedoes and mines with six 533mm torpedo tubes.

Built by BAE Systems, HMS Ambush will support a variety of missions including deployment of Tomahawk cruise missiles, intelligence gathering, anti-ship and anti-submarine missions, and support for land forces.

Astute-class vessels feature UAP4 electronic support measures (ESM) system, ECB680 communications and SEEPIRB emergency beacon buoys as well as an ultra-high frequency satellite communications antenna.

The submarine is scheduled to be operational with the Royal Navy in 2013.

Image: Royal Navy’s Astute-class submarine, HMS Ambush at BAE Systems shipyard. Photo: courtesy of the Royal Navy.