UK Navy christens fifth Astute Class vessel

The UK Royal Navy has christened its fifth Astute Class submarine HMS Anson.

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Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox said, “I am pleased to announce that Astute Class submarine hull 5 is to be named HMS Anson.

“She will join HMS Astute, HMS Ambush, HMS Artful and HMS Audacious,” he added.

The Astute Class vessel is a deep-diving and high-speed submarine, and has a displacement capacity of 7,400t.

The Astute Class will replace the Swiftsure and Trafalgar Classes from this year.

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