March 18, 2025: A section of a Dreadnought-class submarine has been moved by BAE Systems at its Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, marking a key milestone in the construction of the Royal Navy's next generation of ballistic missile submarines...The Dreadnought-class is being developed to replace the Vanguard-class submarines, which have been in service since the 1990s. The programme, originally known as Successor, leer más was officially renamed in October 2016 when the first submarine was designated HMS Dreadnought...These submarines will continue the Royal Navy's commitment to continuous at-sea deterrence (CASD), a mission that has been upheld since April 1969. Like their predecessors, the Dreadnought-class will carry Trident II D-5 ballistic missiles, ensuring the UK maintains its nuclear deterrent...With the Vanguard-class nearing the end of its intended 25-year service life, the Dreadnought-class is designed to sustain the UK's deterrence capability well into the future...Where: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, United Kingdom.When: 18 Mar 2025.Credit: Jonathan Townend/UK MOD © Crown copyright 2025/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED SUPPLIER. leer menos
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