HMS Agamemnon, Britain's newest attack submarine, begins sea trials

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 23:02 · Archive

HMS Agamemnon, the Royal Navy's sixth Astute Class attack submarine, has set sail for sea trials.

HMS Agamemnon, Britain's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, has begun sea trials after more than 13 years under construction. The 97-metre-long vessel, built at BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, is armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles and Spearfish torpedoes and is designed to hunt enemy submarines while protecting Britain's nuclear deterrent.

How it is being reported

• Britain's new £1.65billion nuclear submarine finally launches after 13 YEARS under constructionDaily Mail · 25 Sept, 22:22
• Royal Navy's brand new £1.4billion submarine sails for first time - complete with mega Tomahawk cruise missilesThe Mirror · 25 Sept, 21:16
• Britain's newest attack submarine HMS Agamemnon takes to sea in major boost to UK securityGB News · 25 Sept, 15:05

In this story: HMS Agamemnon · Royal Navy · BAE Systems · Barrow-in-Furness · Britain

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