The submarine is the sixth of its class and was laid down in 2013, meaning the build took 13 years to complete. It is the newest attack submarine for the fleet and was constructed by BAE Systems at its Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Royal Navy Ships 6th Astute Submarine After 13 Years
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The HMS Agamemnon, an Astute-class attack submarine, departed the BAE Systems Maritime facility in Barrow on Sept 24. The vessel's departure from the yard follows more than a decade of construction, moving it closer to active service with the Royal Navy.
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